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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,377.66, 18,470.10 and 8,343.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,377.66, 18,470.10 and 8,343.90 is: 11,520.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,377.66 : 18,470.10 = 8,343.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,377.66/18,470.10 = 8,343.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,377.66x = 18,470.10 × 8,343.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,377.66x = 154,112,667.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,112,667.39/13,377.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,520.15

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