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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,708.02, 18,916.80 and 8,992

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,708.02, 18,916.80 and 8,992 is: 12,408.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,708.02 : 18,916.80 = 8,992 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,708.02/18,916.80 = 8,992/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,708.02x = 18,916.80 × 8,992
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,708.02x = 170,099,865.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,099,865.60/13,708.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,408.78

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