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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,343.58, 18,414.66 and 8,859.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,343.58, 18,414.66 and 8,859.60 is: 12,226.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,343.58 : 18,414.66 = 8,859.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,343.58/18,414.66 = 8,859.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,343.58x = 18,414.66 × 8,859.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,343.58x = 163,146,521.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,146,521.74/13,343.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,226.59

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