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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,668.28, 18,863.62 and 8,366.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,668.28, 18,863.62 and 8,366.60 is: 11,546.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,668.28 : 18,863.62 = 8,366.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,668.28/18,863.62 = 8,366.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,668.28x = 18,863.62 × 8,366.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,668.28x = 157,824,363.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,824,363.09/13,668.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,546.76

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