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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,369.74, 18,450.36 and 8,335.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,369.74, 18,450.36 and 8,335.98 is: 11,503.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,369.74 : 18,450.36 = 8,335.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,369.74/18,450.36 = 8,335.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,369.74x = 18,450.36 × 8,335.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,369.74x = 153,801,831.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,801,831.95/13,369.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,503.73

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