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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,321.93, 18,372.40 and 8,601.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,321.93, 18,372.40 and 8,601.25 is: 11,862.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,321.93 : 18,372.40 = 8,601.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,321.93/18,372.40 = 8,601.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,321.93x = 18,372.40 × 8,601.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,321.93x = 158,025,605.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,025,605.50/13,321.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,862.07

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