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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,459.65, 18,583.46 and 8,425.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,459.65, 18,583.46 and 8,425.90 is: 11,633.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,459.65 : 18,583.46 = 8,425.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,459.65/18,583.46 = 8,425.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,459.65x = 18,583.46 × 8,425.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,459.65x = 156,582,333.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,582,333.48/13,459.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,633.47

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