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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,408.70, 18,496.31 and 8,364.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,408.70, 18,496.31 and 8,364.15 is: 11,537.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,408.70 : 18,496.31 = 8,364.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,408.70/18,496.31 = 8,364.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,408.70x = 18,496.31 × 8,364.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,408.70x = 154,705,869.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,705,869.47/13,408.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,537.73

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