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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,674.57, 18,870.62 and 8,008.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,674.57, 18,870.62 and 8,008.62 is: 11,051.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,674.57 : 18,870.62 = 8,008.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,674.57/18,870.62 = 8,008.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,674.57x = 18,870.62 × 8,008.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,674.57x = 151,127,584.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,127,584.70/13,674.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,051.72

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