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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,614.62, 18,788.38 and 8,308.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,614.62, 18,788.38 and 8,308.58 is: 11,465.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,614.62 : 18,788.38 = 8,308.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,614.62/18,788.38 = 8,308.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,614.62x = 18,788.38 × 8,308.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,614.62x = 156,104,758.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,104,758.30/13,614.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,465.97

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