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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,730.52, 18,942.30 and 8,140.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,730.52, 18,942.30 and 8,140.44 is: 11,230.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,730.52 : 18,942.30 = 8,140.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,730.52/18,942.30 = 8,140.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,730.52x = 18,942.30 × 8,140.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,730.52x = 154,198,656.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,198,656.61/13,730.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,230.36

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