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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,484.41, 18,617.13 and 8,706.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,484.41, 18,617.13 and 8,706.49 is: 12,020.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,484.41 : 18,617.13 = 8,706.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,484.41/18,617.13 = 8,706.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,484.41x = 18,617.13 × 8,706.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,484.41x = 162,089,809.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,089,809.63/13,484.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,020.54

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