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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,554.60, 18,709.20 and 8,251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,554.60, 18,709.20 and 8,251.20 is: 11,389.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,554.60 : 18,709.20 = 8,251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,554.60/18,709.20 = 8,251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,554.60x = 18,709.20 × 8,251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,554.60x = 154,373,351.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,373,351.04/13,554.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,389.00

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