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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,435.56, 18,556.68 and 8,952

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,435.56, 18,556.68 and 8,952 is: 12,364.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,435.56 : 18,556.68 = 8,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,435.56/18,556.68 = 8,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,435.56x = 18,556.68 × 8,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,435.56x = 166,119,399.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,119,399.36/13,435.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,364.16

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