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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,354.14, 18,422.92 and 8,045.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,354.14, 18,422.92 and 8,045.88 is: 11,099.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,354.14 : 18,422.92 = 8,045.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,354.14/18,422.92 = 8,045.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,354.14x = 18,422.92 × 8,045.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,354.14x = 148,228,603.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,228,603.57/13,354.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,099.82

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