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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,620.78, 18,798.35 and 8,317.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,620.78, 18,798.35 and 8,317.71 is: 11,479.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,620.78 : 18,798.35 = 8,317.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,620.78/18,798.35 = 8,317.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,620.78x = 18,798.35 × 8,317.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,620.78x = 156,359,182.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,359,182.19/13,620.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,479.46

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