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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,465.63, 18,586.78 and 8,091.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,465.63, 18,586.78 and 8,091.99 is: 11,169.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,465.63 : 18,586.78 = 8,091.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,465.63/18,586.78 = 8,091.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,465.63x = 18,586.78 × 8,091.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,465.63x = 150,404,037.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,404,037.89/13,465.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,169.48

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