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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,676.78, 18,880.24 and 8,010.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,676.78, 18,880.24 and 8,010.74 is: 11,058.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,676.78 : 18,880.24 = 8,010.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,676.78/18,880.24 = 8,010.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,676.78x = 18,880.24 × 8,010.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,676.78x = 151,244,693.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,244,693.78/13,676.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,058.50

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