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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,114.94, 18,094.17 and 8,008.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,114.94, 18,094.17 and 8,008.59 is: 11,049.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,114.94 : 18,094.17 = 8,008.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,114.94/18,094.17 = 8,008.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,114.94x = 18,094.17 × 8,008.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,114.94x = 144,908,853.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,908,853.89/13,114.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,049.14

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