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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,320.76, 18,371.37 and 8,014.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,320.76, 18,371.37 and 8,014.59 is: 11,053.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,320.76 : 18,371.37 = 8,014.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,320.76/18,371.37 = 8,014.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,320.76x = 18,371.37 × 8,014.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,320.76x = 147,238,922.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,238,922.31/13,320.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,053.34

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