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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,667.67, 18,861.66 and 8,290.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,667.67, 18,861.66 and 8,290.08 is: 11,440.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,667.67 : 18,861.66 = 8,290.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,667.67/18,861.66 = 8,290.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,667.67x = 18,861.66 × 8,290.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,667.67x = 156,364,670.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,364,670.33/13,667.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,440.48

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