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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,667.49, 18,861.95 and 8,363.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,667.49, 18,861.95 and 8,363.34 is: 11,541.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,667.49 : 18,861.95 = 8,363.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,667.49/18,861.95 = 8,363.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,667.49x = 18,861.95 × 8,363.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,667.49x = 157,748,921.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,748,921.82/13,667.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,541.91

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