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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,477.68, 18,603.36 and 8,174.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,477.68, 18,603.36 and 8,174.88 is: 11,283.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,477.68 : 18,603.36 = 8,174.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,477.68/18,603.36 = 8,174.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,477.68x = 18,603.36 × 8,174.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,477.68x = 152,080,235.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,080,235.60/13,477.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,283.86

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