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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,068.85, 18,032.92 and 8,594.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,068.85, 18,032.92 and 8,594.41 is: 11,858.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,068.85 : 18,032.92 = 8,594.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,068.85/18,032.92 = 8,594.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,068.85x = 18,032.92 × 8,594.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,068.85x = 154,982,307.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,982,307.98/13,068.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,858.91

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