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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,674.52, 18,867.36 and 8,367.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,674.52, 18,867.36 and 8,367.40 is: 11,544.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,674.52 : 18,867.36 = 8,367.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,674.52/18,867.36 = 8,367.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,674.52x = 18,867.36 × 8,367.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,674.52x = 157,870,748.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,870,748.06/13,674.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,544.88

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