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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,711.76, 18,922.57 and 8,409.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,711.76, 18,922.57 and 8,409.50 is: 11,605.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,711.76 : 18,922.57 = 8,409.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,711.76/18,922.57 = 8,409.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,711.76x = 18,922.57 × 8,409.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,711.76x = 159,129,236.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,129,236.78/13,711.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,605.32

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