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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,711.38, 18,922.05 and 8,409.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,711.38, 18,922.05 and 8,409.12 is: 11,604.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,711.38 : 18,922.05 = 8,409.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,711.38/18,922.05 = 8,409.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,711.38x = 18,922.05 × 8,409.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,711.38x = 159,117,789.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,117,789.10/13,711.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,604.80

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