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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,591.63, 18,748.48 and 8,547.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,591.63, 18,748.48 and 8,547.85 is: 11,791.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,591.63 : 18,748.48 = 8,547.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,591.63/18,748.48 = 8,547.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,591.63x = 18,748.48 × 8,547.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,591.63x = 160,259,194.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,259,194.77/13,591.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,791.02

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