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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,716, 18,932.40 and 8,748

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,716, 18,932.40 and 8,748 is: 12,075.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,716 : 18,932.40 = 8,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,716/18,932.40 = 8,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,716x = 18,932.40 × 8,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,716x = 165,620,635.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,620,635.20/13,716
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,075.00

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