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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,689.58, 18,899.76 and 8,982.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,689.58, 18,899.76 and 8,982.08 is: 12,400.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,689.58 : 18,899.76 = 8,982.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,689.58/18,899.76 = 8,982.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,689.58x = 18,899.76 × 8,982.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,689.58x = 169,759,156.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,759,156.30/13,689.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,400.61

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