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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,430.92, 18,538.32 and 8,392.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,430.92, 18,538.32 and 8,392.12 is: 11,583.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,430.92 : 18,538.32 = 8,392.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,430.92/18,538.32 = 8,392.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,430.92x = 18,538.32 × 8,392.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,430.92x = 155,575,806.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,575,806.04/13,430.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,583.41

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