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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,705.84, 18,914.52 and 8,327.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,705.84, 18,914.52 and 8,327.35 is: 11,492.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,705.84 : 18,914.52 = 8,327.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,705.84/18,914.52 = 8,327.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,705.84x = 18,914.52 × 8,327.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,705.84x = 157,507,828.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,507,828.12/13,705.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,492.02

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