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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,399.52, 18,497.43 and 8,621.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,399.52, 18,497.43 and 8,621.73 is: 11,901.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,399.52 : 18,497.43 = 8,621.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,399.52/18,497.43 = 8,621.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,399.52x = 18,497.43 × 8,621.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,399.52x = 159,479,847.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,479,847.15/13,399.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,901.91

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