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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,425.83, 18,529.40 and 8,391.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,425.83, 18,529.40 and 8,391.68 is: 11,581.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,425.83 : 18,529.40 = 8,391.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,425.83/18,529.40 = 8,391.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,425.83x = 18,529.40 × 8,391.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,425.83x = 155,492,795.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,492,795.39/13,425.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,581.62

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