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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,049.66, 18,023.49 and 8,593.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,049.66, 18,023.49 and 8,593.34 is: 11,868.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,049.66 : 18,023.49 = 8,593.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,049.66/18,023.49 = 8,593.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,049.66x = 18,023.49 × 8,593.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,049.66x = 154,881,887.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,881,887.44/13,049.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,868.65

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