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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,375.65, 18,467.36 and 8,341.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,375.65, 18,467.36 and 8,341.90 is: 11,517.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,375.65 : 18,467.36 = 8,341.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,375.65/18,467.36 = 8,341.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,375.65x = 18,467.36 × 8,341.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,375.65x = 154,052,870.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,052,870.38/13,375.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,517.41

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