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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,651.44, 18,844.92 and 8,683.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,651.44, 18,844.92 and 8,683.44 is: 11,986.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,651.44 : 18,844.92 = 8,683.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,651.44/18,844.92 = 8,683.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,651.44x = 18,844.92 × 8,683.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,651.44x = 163,638,732.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,638,732.12/13,651.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,986.92

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