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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,609.91, 18,776.84 and 8,896.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,609.91, 18,776.84 and 8,896.92 is: 12,274.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,609.91 : 18,776.84 = 8,896.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,609.91/18,776.84 = 8,896.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,609.91x = 18,776.84 × 8,896.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,609.91x = 167,055,998.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,055,998.85/13,609.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,274.59

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