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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,676.72, 18,878.49 and 8,506.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,676.72, 18,878.49 and 8,506.62 is: 11,742.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,676.72 : 18,878.49 = 8,506.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,676.72/18,878.49 = 8,506.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,676.72x = 18,878.49 × 8,506.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,676.72x = 160,592,140.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,592,140.60/13,676.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,742.01

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