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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,560.92, 18,714.14 and 7,898.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,560.92, 18,714.14 and 7,898.95 is: 10,900.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,560.92 : 18,714.14 = 7,898.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,560.92/18,714.14 = 7,898.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,560.92x = 18,714.14 × 7,898.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,560.92x = 147,822,069.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,822,069.67/13,560.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,900.59

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