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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,651.05, 18,838.11 and 8,935.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,651.05, 18,838.11 and 8,935.23 is: 12,330.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,651.05 : 18,838.11 = 8,935.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,651.05/18,838.11 = 8,935.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,651.05x = 18,838.11 × 8,935.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,651.05x = 168,322,845.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,322,845.62/13,651.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,330.40

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