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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,455.79, 18,573.12 and 8,675.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,455.79, 18,573.12 and 8,675.74 is: 11,975.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,455.79 : 18,573.12 = 8,675.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,455.79/18,573.12 = 8,675.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,455.79x = 18,573.12 × 8,675.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,455.79x = 161,135,516.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,135,516.73/13,455.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,975.18

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