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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,359.78, 18,430.23 and 8,645.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,359.78, 18,430.23 and 8,645.58 is: 11,926.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,359.78 : 18,430.23 = 8,645.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,359.78/18,430.23 = 8,645.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,359.78x = 18,430.23 × 8,645.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,359.78x = 159,340,027.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,340,027.88/13,359.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,926.85

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