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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,661.19, 18,846.88 and 8,625.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,661.19, 18,846.88 and 8,625.32 is: 11,899.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,661.19 : 18,846.88 = 8,625.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,661.19/18,846.88 = 8,625.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,661.19x = 18,846.88 × 8,625.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,661.19x = 162,560,325.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,560,325.88/13,661.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,899.43

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