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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,706.56, 18,913.01 and 8,039.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,706.56, 18,913.01 and 8,039.17 is: 11,092.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,706.56 : 18,913.01 = 8,039.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,706.56/18,913.01 = 8,039.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,706.56x = 18,913.01 × 8,039.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,706.56x = 152,044,902.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,044,902.60/13,706.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,092.86

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