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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,394.87, 18,488.61 and 8,356.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,394.87, 18,488.61 and 8,356.13 is: 11,533.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,394.87 : 18,488.61 = 8,356.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,394.87/18,488.61 = 8,356.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,394.87x = 18,488.61 × 8,356.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,394.87x = 154,493,228.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,493,228.68/13,394.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,533.76

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