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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,049.92, 18,023.84 and 8,593.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,049.92, 18,023.84 and 8,593.59 is: 11,869.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,049.92 : 18,023.84 = 8,593.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,049.92/18,023.84 = 8,593.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,049.92x = 18,023.84 × 8,593.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,049.92x = 154,889,491.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,889,491.19/13,049.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,869.00

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