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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,580.51, 18,741.08 and 8,275.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,580.51, 18,741.08 and 8,275.34 is: 11,419.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,580.51 : 18,741.08 = 8,275.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,580.51/18,741.08 = 8,275.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,580.51x = 18,741.08 × 8,275.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,580.51x = 155,088,673.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,088,673.89/13,580.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,419.95

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