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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,325.55, 18,383.46 and 8,536.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,325.55, 18,383.46 and 8,536.93 is: 11,777.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,325.55 : 18,383.46 = 8,536.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,325.55/18,383.46 = 8,536.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,325.55x = 18,383.46 × 8,536.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,325.55x = 156,938,311.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,938,311.18/13,325.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,777.25

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