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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,674.41, 18,872.02 and 8,008.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,674.41, 18,872.02 and 8,008.80 is: 11,052.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,674.41 : 18,872.02 = 8,008.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,674.41/18,872.02 = 8,008.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,674.41x = 18,872.02 × 8,008.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,674.41x = 151,142,233.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,142,233.78/13,674.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,052.93

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