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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,620.68, 18,791.70 and 8,907.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,620.68, 18,791.70 and 8,907.72 is: 12,289.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,620.68 : 18,791.70 = 8,907.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,620.68/18,791.70 = 8,907.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,620.68x = 18,791.70 × 8,907.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,620.68x = 167,391,201.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,391,201.92/13,620.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,289.49

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