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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,630.59, 18,822.51 and 8,603.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,630.59, 18,822.51 and 8,603.73 is: 11,880.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,630.59 : 18,822.51 = 8,603.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,630.59/18,822.51 = 8,603.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,630.59x = 18,822.51 × 8,603.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,630.59x = 161,943,793.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,943,793.96/13,630.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,880.91

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