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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,675.28, 18,878.18 and 8,009.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,675.28, 18,878.18 and 8,009.24 is: 11,056.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,675.28 : 18,878.18 = 8,009.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,675.28/18,878.18 = 8,009.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,675.28x = 18,878.18 × 8,009.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,675.28x = 151,199,739.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,199,739.95/13,675.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,056.43

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