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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,389.24, 18,483.50 and 8,920.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,389.24, 18,483.50 and 8,920.44 is: 12,314.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,389.24 : 18,483.50 = 8,920.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,389.24/18,483.50 = 8,920.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,389.24x = 18,483.50 × 8,920.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,389.24x = 164,880,952.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,880,952.74/13,389.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,314.44

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