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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,706.96, 18,918.60 and 8,738

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,706.96, 18,918.60 and 8,738 is: 12,060.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,706.96 : 18,918.60 = 8,738 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,706.96/18,918.60 = 8,738/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,706.96x = 18,918.60 × 8,738
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,706.96x = 165,310,726.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,310,726.80/13,706.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,060.35

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