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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,394.66, 18,481.15 and 8,014.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,394.66, 18,481.15 and 8,014.79 is: 11,058.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,394.66 : 18,481.15 = 8,014.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,394.66/18,481.15 = 8,014.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,394.66x = 18,481.15 × 8,014.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,394.66x = 148,122,496.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,122,496.13/13,394.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,058.32

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