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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,624.74, 18,803.88 and 8,318.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,624.74, 18,803.88 and 8,318.43 is: 11,480.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,624.74 : 18,803.88 = 8,318.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,624.74/18,803.88 = 8,318.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,624.74x = 18,803.88 × 8,318.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,624.74x = 156,418,759.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,418,759.51/13,624.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,480.50

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