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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,733.67, 18,950.70 and 8,951.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,733.67, 18,950.70 and 8,951.43 is: 12,351.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,733.67 : 18,950.70 = 8,951.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,733.67/18,950.70 = 8,951.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,733.67x = 18,950.70 × 8,951.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,733.67x = 169,635,864.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,635,864.50/13,733.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,351.82

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