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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,663.59, 18,859.67 and 8,883.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,663.59, 18,859.67 and 8,883.61 is: 12,261.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,663.59 : 18,859.67 = 8,883.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,663.59/18,859.67 = 8,883.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,663.59x = 18,859.67 × 8,883.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,663.59x = 167,541,894.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,541,894.76/13,663.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,261.93

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