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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,421.76, 18,533.08 and 8,714.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,421.76, 18,533.08 and 8,714.08 is: 12,032.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,421.76 : 18,533.08 = 8,714.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,421.76/18,533.08 = 8,714.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,421.76x = 18,533.08 × 8,714.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,421.76x = 161,498,741.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,498,741.77/13,421.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,032.61

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