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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,652.72, 18,841.50 and 8,346

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,652.72, 18,841.50 and 8,346 is: 11,517.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,652.72 : 18,841.50 = 8,346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,652.72/18,841.50 = 8,346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,652.72x = 18,841.50 × 8,346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,652.72x = 157,251,159
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,251,159/13,652.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,517.94

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