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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,680.54, 18,874.08 and 8,967.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,680.54, 18,874.08 and 8,967.42 is: 12,371.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,680.54 : 18,874.08 = 8,967.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,680.54/18,874.08 = 8,967.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,680.54x = 18,874.08 × 8,967.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,680.54x = 169,251,802.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,251,802.47/13,680.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,371.72

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