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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,425.16, 18,520.50 and 8,386.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,425.16, 18,520.50 and 8,386.12 is: 11,568.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,425.16 : 18,520.50 = 8,386.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,425.16/18,520.50 = 8,386.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,425.16x = 18,520.50 × 8,386.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,425.16x = 155,315,135.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,315,135.46/13,425.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,568.96

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