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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,394.34, 18,483.75 and 8,355.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,394.34, 18,483.75 and 8,355.96 is: 11,530.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,394.34 : 18,483.75 = 8,355.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,394.34/18,483.75 = 8,355.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,394.34x = 18,483.75 × 8,355.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,394.34x = 154,449,475.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,449,475.65/13,394.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,530.95

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