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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,371.73, 18,461.39 and 8,593.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,371.73, 18,461.39 and 8,593.81 is: 11,864.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,371.73 : 18,461.39 = 8,593.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,371.73/18,461.39 = 8,593.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,371.73x = 18,461.39 × 8,593.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,371.73x = 158,653,588.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,653,588.87/13,371.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,864.85

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