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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,062.78, 18,014.22 and 8,590.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,062.78, 18,014.22 and 8,590.32 is: 11,846.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,062.78 : 18,014.22 = 8,590.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,062.78/18,014.22 = 8,590.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,062.78x = 18,014.22 × 8,590.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,062.78x = 154,747,914.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,747,914.35/13,062.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,846.48

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