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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,625.64, 18,797.94 and 8,588.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,625.64, 18,797.94 and 8,588.52 is: 11,848.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,625.64 : 18,797.94 = 8,588.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,625.64/18,797.94 = 8,588.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,625.64x = 18,797.94 × 8,588.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,625.64x = 161,446,483.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,446,483.65/13,625.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,848.73

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