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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,619.36, 18,802.60 and 8,911.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,619.36, 18,802.60 and 8,911.85 is: 12,303.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,619.36 : 18,802.60 = 8,911.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,619.36/18,802.60 = 8,911.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,619.36x = 18,802.60 × 8,911.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,619.36x = 167,565,834.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,565,834.52/13,619.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,303.50

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