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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,557.63, 18,702.81 and 8,519.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,557.63, 18,702.81 and 8,519.16 is: 11,752.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,557.63 : 18,702.81 = 8,519.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,557.63/18,702.81 = 8,519.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,557.63x = 18,702.81 × 8,519.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,557.63x = 159,332,230.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,332,230.84/13,557.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,752.22

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