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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,567.96, 18,727.50 and 8,262.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,567.96, 18,727.50 and 8,262.73 is: 11,404.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,567.96 : 18,727.50 = 8,262.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,567.96/18,727.50 = 8,262.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,567.96x = 18,727.50 × 8,262.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,567.96x = 154,740,276.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,740,276.08/13,567.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,404.83

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