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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,565.08, 18,720.48 and 8,259.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,565.08, 18,720.48 and 8,259.04 is: 11,397.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,565.08 : 18,720.48 = 8,259.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,565.08/18,720.48 = 8,259.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,565.08x = 18,720.48 × 8,259.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,565.08x = 154,613,193.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,613,193.14/13,565.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,397.88

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