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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,341.93, 18,420.45 and 8,563.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,341.93, 18,420.45 and 8,563.94 is: 11,823.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,341.93 : 18,420.45 = 8,563.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,341.93/18,420.45 = 8,563.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,341.93x = 18,420.45 × 8,563.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,341.93x = 157,751,536.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,751,536.47/13,341.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,823.74

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