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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,644.98, 18,823.94 and 8,338.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,644.98, 18,823.94 and 8,338.80 is: 11,503.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,644.98 : 18,823.94 = 8,338.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,644.98/18,823.94 = 8,338.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,644.98x = 18,823.94 × 8,338.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,644.98x = 156,969,070.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,969,070.87/13,644.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,503.80

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