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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,711.88, 18,922.80 and 8,332.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,711.88, 18,922.80 and 8,332.52 is: 11,499.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,711.88 : 18,922.80 = 8,332.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,711.88/18,922.80 = 8,332.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,711.88x = 18,922.80 × 8,332.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,711.88x = 157,674,609.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,674,609.46/13,711.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,499.12

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