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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,368.22, 18,442.02 and 8,654.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,368.22, 18,442.02 and 8,654.02 is: 11,938.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,368.22 : 18,442.02 = 8,654.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,368.22/18,442.02 = 8,654.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,368.22x = 18,442.02 × 8,654.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,368.22x = 159,597,609.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,597,609.92/13,368.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,938.58

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