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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,483.68, 18,609.30 and 8,177.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,483.68, 18,609.30 and 8,177.64 is: 11,286.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,483.68 : 18,609.30 = 8,177.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,483.68/18,609.30 = 8,177.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,483.68x = 18,609.30 × 8,177.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,483.68x = 152,180,156.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,180,156.05/13,483.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,286.25

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