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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,390.16, 18,476.25 and 8,353.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,390.16, 18,476.25 and 8,353.58 is: 11,526.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,390.16 : 18,476.25 = 8,353.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,390.16/18,476.25 = 8,353.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,390.16x = 18,476.25 × 8,353.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,390.16x = 154,342,832.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,342,832.48/13,390.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,526.59

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