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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,371.62, 18,441.63 and 8,592.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,371.62, 18,441.63 and 8,592.34 is: 11,850.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,371.62 : 18,441.63 = 8,592.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,371.62/18,441.63 = 8,592.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,371.62x = 18,441.63 × 8,592.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,371.62x = 158,456,712.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,456,712.15/13,371.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,850.23

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