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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,664.58, 18,856.17 and 8,074.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,664.58, 18,856.17 and 8,074.50 is: 11,142.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,664.58 : 18,856.17 = 8,074.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,664.58/18,856.17 = 8,074.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,664.58x = 18,856.17 × 8,074.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,664.58x = 152,254,144.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,254,144.67/13,664.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,142.25

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