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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,551.68, 18,706.88 and 8,248

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,551.68, 18,706.88 and 8,248 is: 11,385.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,551.68 : 18,706.88 = 8,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,551.68/18,706.88 = 8,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,551.68x = 18,706.88 × 8,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,551.68x = 154,294,346.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,294,346.24/13,551.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,385.62

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