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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,359.62, 18,437.73 and 8,584.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,359.62, 18,437.73 and 8,584.70 is: 11,847.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,359.62 : 18,437.73 = 8,584.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,359.62/18,437.73 = 8,584.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,359.62x = 18,437.73 × 8,584.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,359.62x = 158,282,380.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,282,380.73/13,359.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,847.82

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