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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,414.52, 18,518.70 and 8,381.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,414.52, 18,518.70 and 8,381.54 is: 11,570.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,414.52 : 18,518.70 = 8,381.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,414.52/18,518.70 = 8,381.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,414.52x = 18,518.70 × 8,381.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,414.52x = 155,215,224.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,215,224.80/13,414.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,570.69

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