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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,691.70, 18,897.48 and 8,652.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,691.70, 18,897.48 and 8,652.72 is: 11,942.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,691.70 : 18,897.48 = 8,652.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,691.70/18,897.48 = 8,652.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,691.70x = 18,897.48 × 8,652.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,691.70x = 163,514,603.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,514,603.15/13,691.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,942.61

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