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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,676.85, 18,861.53 and 8,963.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,676.85, 18,861.53 and 8,963.73 is: 12,361.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,676.85 : 18,861.53 = 8,963.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,676.85/18,861.53 = 8,963.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,676.85x = 18,861.53 × 8,963.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,676.85x = 169,069,617.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,069,617.49/13,676.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,361.74

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