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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,635.68, 18,812.40 and 8,922.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,635.68, 18,812.40 and 8,922.72 is: 12,310.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,635.68 : 18,812.40 = 8,922.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,635.68/18,812.40 = 8,922.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,635.68x = 18,812.40 × 8,922.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,635.68x = 167,857,777.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,857,777.73/13,635.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,310.19

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