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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,404.02, 18,485.43 and 8,368.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,404.02, 18,485.43 and 8,368.70 is: 11,541.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,404.02 : 18,485.43 = 8,368.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,404.02/18,485.43 = 8,368.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,404.02x = 18,485.43 × 8,368.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,404.02x = 154,699,018.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,699,018.04/13,404.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,541.24

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