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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,367.88, 18,445.46 and 8,588.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,367.88, 18,445.46 and 8,588.88 is: 11,851.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,367.88 : 18,445.46 = 8,588.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,367.88/18,445.46 = 8,588.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,367.88x = 18,445.46 × 8,588.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,367.88x = 158,425,799.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,425,799.54/13,367.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,851.23

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