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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,365.54, 18,444.24 and 8,649.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,365.54, 18,444.24 and 8,649.72 is: 11,936.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,365.54 : 18,444.24 = 8,649.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,365.54/18,444.24 = 8,649.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,365.54x = 18,444.24 × 8,649.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,365.54x = 159,537,511.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,537,511.61/13,365.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,936.48

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