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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,711.28, 18,914.60 and 8,042.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,711.28, 18,914.60 and 8,042.32 is: 11,094.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,711.28 : 18,914.60 = 8,042.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,711.28/18,914.60 = 8,042.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,711.28x = 18,914.60 × 8,042.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,711.28x = 152,117,265.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,117,265.87/13,711.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,094.32

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