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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,644.60, 18,826.62 and 8,266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,644.60, 18,826.62 and 8,266.20 is: 11,405.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,644.60 : 18,826.62 = 8,266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,644.60/18,826.62 = 8,266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,644.60x = 18,826.62 × 8,266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,644.60x = 155,624,606.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,624,606.24/13,644.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,405.58

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