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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,724.61, 18,932.99 and 8,680.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,724.61, 18,932.99 and 8,680.34 is: 11,974.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,724.61 : 18,932.99 = 8,680.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,724.61/18,932.99 = 8,680.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,724.61x = 18,932.99 × 8,680.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,724.61x = 164,344,652.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,344,652.35/13,724.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,974.45

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