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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,366.72, 18,439.92 and 8,652.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,366.72, 18,439.92 and 8,652.52 is: 11,936.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,366.72 : 18,439.92 = 8,652.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,366.72/18,439.92 = 8,652.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,366.72x = 18,439.92 × 8,652.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,366.72x = 159,551,776.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,551,776.60/13,366.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,936.49

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