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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,558, 18,709.01 and 8,252.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,558, 18,709.01 and 8,252.23 is: 11,387.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,558 : 18,709.01 = 8,252.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,558/18,709.01 = 8,252.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,558x = 18,709.01 × 8,252.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,558x = 154,391,053.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,391,053.59/13,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,387.45

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