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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,445.58, 18,553.71 and 7,855.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,445.58, 18,553.71 and 7,855.50 is: 10,839.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,445.58 : 18,553.71 = 7,855.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,445.58/18,553.71 = 7,855.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,445.58x = 18,553.71 × 7,855.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,445.58x = 145,748,668.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,748,668.91/13,445.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,839.89

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