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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,311.95, 18,376.40 and 8,598.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,311.95, 18,376.40 and 8,598.53 is: 11,869.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,311.95 : 18,376.40 = 8,598.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,311.95/18,376.40 = 8,598.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,311.95x = 18,376.40 × 8,598.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,311.95x = 158,010,026.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,010,026.69/13,311.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,869.79

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