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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,419.70, 18,521.82 and 8,571.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,419.70, 18,521.82 and 8,571.31 is: 11,830.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,419.70 : 18,521.82 = 8,571.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,419.70/18,521.82 = 8,571.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,419.70x = 18,521.82 × 8,571.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,419.70x = 158,756,260.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,756,260.98/13,419.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,830.09

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