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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,675.20, 18,875.30 and 8,907.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,675.20, 18,875.30 and 8,907.03 is: 12,293.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,675.20 : 18,875.30 = 8,907.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,675.20/18,875.30 = 8,907.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,675.20x = 18,875.30 × 8,907.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,675.20x = 168,122,818.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,122,818.82/13,675.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,293.99

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