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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,570.32, 18,711.96 and 8,528.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,570.32, 18,711.96 and 8,528.48 is: 11,759.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,570.32 : 18,711.96 = 8,528.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,570.32/18,711.96 = 8,528.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,570.32x = 18,711.96 × 8,528.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,570.32x = 159,584,483.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,584,483.06/13,570.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,759.82

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