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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,675.80, 18,872.84 and 8,013.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,675.80, 18,872.84 and 8,013.88 is: 11,059.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,675.80 : 18,872.84 = 8,013.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,675.80/18,872.84 = 8,013.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,675.80x = 18,872.84 × 8,013.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,675.80x = 151,244,675.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,244,675.02/13,675.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,059.29

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