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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,610.70, 18,764.19 and 8,821.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,610.70, 18,764.19 and 8,821.98 is: 12,162.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,610.70 : 18,764.19 = 8,821.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,610.70/18,764.19 = 8,821.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,610.70x = 18,764.19 × 8,821.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,610.70x = 165,537,308.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,537,308.90/13,610.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,162.29

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