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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,452.89, 18,557.40 and 8,073.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,452.89, 18,557.40 and 8,073.95 is: 11,137.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,452.89 : 18,557.40 = 8,073.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,452.89/18,557.40 = 8,073.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,452.89x = 18,557.40 × 8,073.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,452.89x = 149,831,519.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,831,519.73/13,452.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,137.50

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