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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,731.39, 18,942.95 and 8,064.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,731.39, 18,942.95 and 8,064.30 is: 11,124.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,731.39 : 18,942.95 = 8,064.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,731.39/18,942.95 = 8,064.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,731.39x = 18,942.95 × 8,064.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,731.39x = 152,761,591.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,761,591.36/13,731.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,124.99

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