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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,481.03, 18,603.17 and 8,445.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,481.03, 18,603.17 and 8,445.47 is: 11,654.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,481.03 : 18,603.17 = 8,445.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,481.03/18,603.17 = 8,445.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,481.03x = 18,603.17 × 8,445.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,481.03x = 157,112,410.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,112,410.57/13,481.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,654.33

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