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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,396.88, 18,484.52 and 8,021

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,396.88, 18,484.52 and 8,021 is: 11,067.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,396.88 : 18,484.52 = 8,021 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,396.88/18,484.52 = 8,021/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,396.88x = 18,484.52 × 8,021
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,396.88x = 148,264,334.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,264,334.92/13,396.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,067.08

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