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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,627.96, 18,794.44 and 8,843.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,627.96, 18,794.44 and 8,843.33 is: 12,195.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,627.96 : 18,794.44 = 8,843.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,627.96/18,794.44 = 8,843.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,627.96x = 18,794.44 × 8,843.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,627.96x = 166,205,435.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,205,435.09/13,627.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,195.91

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