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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,693.54, 18,906.33 and 8,985.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,693.54, 18,906.33 and 8,985.82 is: 12,406.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,693.54 : 18,906.33 = 8,985.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,693.54/18,906.33 = 8,985.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,693.54x = 18,906.33 × 8,985.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,693.54x = 169,888,878.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,888,878.24/13,693.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,406.50

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