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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,675.98, 18,870.18 and 8,367.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,675.98, 18,870.18 and 8,367.04 is: 11,544.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,675.98 : 18,870.18 = 8,367.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,675.98/18,870.18 = 8,367.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,675.98x = 18,870.18 × 8,367.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,675.98x = 157,887,456.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,887,456.52/13,675.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,544.87

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