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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,590.24, 18,754.72 and 8,211.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,590.24, 18,754.72 and 8,211.94 is: 11,332.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,590.24 : 18,754.72 = 8,211.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,590.24/18,754.72 = 8,211.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,590.24x = 18,754.72 × 8,211.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,590.24x = 154,012,635.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,012,635.36/13,590.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,332.59

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