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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,604.78, 18,776.66 and 8,302.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,604.78, 18,776.66 and 8,302.66 is: 11,458.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,604.78 : 18,776.66 = 8,302.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,604.78/18,776.66 = 8,302.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,604.78x = 18,776.66 × 8,302.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,604.78x = 155,896,135.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,896,135.46/13,604.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,458.92

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