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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,719.78, 18,932.67 and 8,413.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,719.78, 18,932.67 and 8,413.74 is: 11,610.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,719.78 : 18,932.67 = 8,413.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,719.78/18,932.67 = 8,413.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,719.78x = 18,932.67 × 8,413.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,719.78x = 159,294,562.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,294,562.89/13,719.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,610.58

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