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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,690.62, 18,902.97 and 8,988.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,690.62, 18,902.97 and 8,988.57 is: 12,410.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,690.62 : 18,902.97 = 8,988.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,690.62/18,902.97 = 8,988.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,690.62x = 18,902.97 × 8,988.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,690.62x = 169,910,669.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,910,669.05/13,690.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,410.74

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