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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,621.59, 18,810.09 and 8,594.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,621.59, 18,810.09 and 8,594.73 is: 11,868.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,621.59 : 18,810.09 = 8,594.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,621.59/18,810.09 = 8,594.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,621.59x = 18,810.09 × 8,594.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,621.59x = 161,667,644.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,667,644.83/13,621.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,868.49

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