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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,707.08, 18,914.82 and 8,117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,707.08, 18,914.82 and 8,117 is: 11,200.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,707.08 : 18,914.82 = 8,117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,707.08/18,914.82 = 8,117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,707.08x = 18,914.82 × 8,117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,707.08x = 153,531,593.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,531,593.94/13,707.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,200.90

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