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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,395.74, 18,486.11 and 8,089.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,395.74, 18,486.11 and 8,089.57 is: 11,163.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,395.74 : 18,486.11 = 8,089.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,395.74/18,486.11 = 8,089.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,395.74x = 18,486.11 × 8,089.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,395.74x = 149,544,547.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,544,547.99/13,395.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,163.59

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