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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,354.24, 18,420.48 and 8,389.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,354.24, 18,420.48 and 8,389.12 is: 11,571.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,354.24 : 18,420.48 = 8,389.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,354.24/18,420.48 = 8,389.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,354.24x = 18,420.48 × 8,389.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,354.24x = 154,531,617.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,531,617.18/13,354.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,571.73

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