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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,605.48, 18,778.56 and 8,019.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,605.48, 18,778.56 and 8,019.72 is: 11,068.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,605.48 : 18,778.56 = 8,019.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,605.48/18,778.56 = 8,019.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,605.48x = 18,778.56 × 8,019.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,605.48x = 150,598,793.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,598,793.20/13,605.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,068.98

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