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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,703.08, 18,910.96 and 8,325.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,703.08, 18,910.96 and 8,325.60 is: 11,489.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,703.08 : 18,910.96 = 8,325.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,703.08/18,910.96 = 8,325.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,703.08x = 18,910.96 × 8,325.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,703.08x = 157,445,088.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,445,088.58/13,703.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,489.76

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