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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,641.62, 18,827.68 and 8,608.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,641.62, 18,827.68 and 8,608.59 is: 11,881.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,641.62 : 18,827.68 = 8,608.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,641.62/18,827.68 = 8,608.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,641.62x = 18,827.68 × 8,608.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,641.62x = 162,079,777.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,079,777.77/13,641.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,881.27

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