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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,561.76, 18,715.80 and 8,388.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,561.76, 18,715.80 and 8,388.76 is: 11,576.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,561.76 : 18,715.80 = 8,388.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,561.76/18,715.80 = 8,388.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,561.76x = 18,715.80 × 8,388.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,561.76x = 157,002,354.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,002,354.41/13,561.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,576.84

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