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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,590.94, 18,755.67 and 8,212.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,590.94, 18,755.67 and 8,212.62 is: 11,333.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,590.94 : 18,755.67 = 8,212.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,590.94/18,755.67 = 8,212.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,590.94x = 18,755.67 × 8,212.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,590.94x = 154,033,190.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,033,190.56/13,590.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,333.52

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