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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,228.65, 18,258.60 and 8,504.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,228.65, 18,258.60 and 8,504.73 is: 11,738.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,228.65 : 18,258.60 = 8,504.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,228.65/18,258.60 = 8,504.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,228.65x = 18,258.60 × 8,504.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,228.65x = 155,284,463.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,284,463.18/13,228.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,738.50

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