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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,717.08, 18,916.74 and 8,993.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,717.08, 18,916.74 and 8,993.16 is: 12,402.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,717.08 : 18,916.74 = 8,993.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,717.08/18,916.74 = 8,993.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,717.08x = 18,916.74 × 8,993.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,717.08x = 170,121,269.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,121,269.50/13,717.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,402.15

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