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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,627.68, 18,801.36 and 8,914.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,627.68, 18,801.36 and 8,914.72 is: 12,299.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,627.68 : 18,801.36 = 8,914.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,627.68/18,801.36 = 8,914.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,627.68x = 18,801.36 × 8,914.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,627.68x = 167,608,860.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,608,860.02/13,627.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,299.15

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