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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,454.16, 18,558.84 and 8,741.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,454.16, 18,558.84 and 8,741.56 is: 12,058.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,454.16 : 18,558.84 = 8,741.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,454.16/18,558.84 = 8,741.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,454.16x = 18,558.84 × 8,741.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,454.16x = 162,233,213.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,233,213.39/13,454.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,058.22

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