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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,519.76, 18,660.36 and 8,795.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,519.76, 18,660.36 and 8,795.92 is: 12,140.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,519.76 : 18,660.36 = 8,795.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,519.76/18,660.36 = 8,795.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,519.76x = 18,660.36 × 8,795.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,519.76x = 164,135,033.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,135,033.73/13,519.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,140.38

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