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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,676.16, 18,870.72 and 8,085.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,676.16, 18,870.72 and 8,085.12 is: 11,156.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,676.16 : 18,870.72 = 8,085.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,676.16/18,870.72 = 8,085.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,676.16x = 18,870.72 × 8,085.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,676.16x = 152,572,035.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,572,035.69/13,676.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,156.06

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