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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,659.40, 18,850.13 and 7,992.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,659.40, 18,850.13 and 7,992.91 is: 11,030.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,659.40 : 18,850.13 = 7,992.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,659.40/18,850.13 = 7,992.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,659.40x = 18,850.13 × 7,992.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,659.40x = 150,667,392.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,667,392.58/13,659.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,030.31

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