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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,675.73, 18,863.12 and 8,373.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,675.73, 18,863.12 and 8,373.15 is: 11,549.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,675.73 : 18,863.12 = 8,373.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,675.73/18,863.12 = 8,373.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,675.73x = 18,863.12 × 8,373.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,675.73x = 157,943,691.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,943,691.36/13,675.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,549.20

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