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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,475.56, 18,591.78 and 8,168.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,475.56, 18,591.78 and 8,168.68 is: 11,270.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,475.56 : 18,591.78 = 8,168.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,475.56/18,591.78 = 8,168.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,475.56x = 18,591.78 × 8,168.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,475.56x = 151,870,301.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,870,301.45/13,475.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,270.05

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