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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,674.26, 18,871.90 and 8,372.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,674.26, 18,871.90 and 8,372.60 is: 11,555.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,674.26 : 18,871.90 = 8,372.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,674.26/18,871.90 = 8,372.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,674.26x = 18,871.90 × 8,372.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,674.26x = 158,006,869.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,006,869.94/13,674.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,555.06

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