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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,428.99, 18,538.74 and 8,396.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,428.99, 18,538.74 and 8,396.01 is: 11,590.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,428.99 : 18,538.74 = 8,396.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,428.99/18,538.74 = 8,396.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,428.99x = 18,538.74 × 8,396.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,428.99x = 155,651,446.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,651,446.43/13,428.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,590.70

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