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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,690.53, 18,883.53 and 8,388

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,690.53, 18,883.53 and 8,388 is: 11,569.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,690.53 : 18,883.53 = 8,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,690.53/18,883.53 = 8,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,690.53x = 18,883.53 × 8,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,690.53x = 158,395,049.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,395,049.64/13,690.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,569.68

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