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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,664.70, 18,856.80 and 8,359.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,664.70, 18,856.80 and 8,359.20 is: 11,535.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,664.70 : 18,856.80 = 8,359.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,664.70/18,856.80 = 8,359.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,664.70x = 18,856.80 × 8,359.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,664.70x = 157,627,762.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,627,762.56/13,664.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,535.40

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