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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,666.44, 18,865.62 and 8,698.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,666.44, 18,865.62 and 8,698.44 is: 12,007.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,666.44 : 18,865.62 = 8,698.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,666.44/18,865.62 = 8,698.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,666.44x = 18,865.62 × 8,698.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,666.44x = 164,101,463.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,101,463.63/13,666.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,007.62

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