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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,614.52, 18,784.72 and 8,307.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,614.52, 18,784.72 and 8,307.40 is: 11,462.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,614.52 : 18,784.72 = 8,307.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,614.52/18,784.72 = 8,307.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,614.52x = 18,784.72 × 8,307.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,614.52x = 156,052,182.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,052,182.93/13,614.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,462.19

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