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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,254.40, 18,281.55 and 8,534.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,254.40, 18,281.55 and 8,534.17 is: 11,771.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,254.40 : 18,281.55 = 8,534.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,254.40/18,281.55 = 8,534.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,254.40x = 18,281.55 × 8,534.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,254.40x = 156,017,855.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,017,855.56/13,254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,771.02

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