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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,459.46, 18,573.12 and 8,423.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,459.46, 18,573.12 and 8,423.46 is: 11,623.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,459.46 : 18,573.12 = 8,423.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,459.46/18,573.12 = 8,423.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,459.46x = 18,573.12 × 8,423.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,459.46x = 156,449,933.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,449,933.40/13,459.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,623.79

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