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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,664.98, 18,853.59 and 8,354.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,664.98, 18,853.59 and 8,354.35 is: 11,526.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,664.98 : 18,853.59 = 8,354.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,664.98/18,853.59 = 8,354.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,664.98x = 18,853.59 × 8,354.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,664.98x = 157,509,489.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,509,489.62/13,664.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,526.51

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