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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,378.91, 18,471.83 and 8,345.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,378.91, 18,471.83 and 8,345.15 is: 11,521.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,378.91 : 18,471.83 = 8,345.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,378.91/18,471.83 = 8,345.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,378.91x = 18,471.83 × 8,345.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,378.91x = 154,150,150.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,150,150.40/13,378.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,521.88

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