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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,734.69, 18,948.52 and 8,960.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,734.69, 18,948.52 and 8,960.25 is: 12,361.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,734.69 : 18,948.52 = 8,960.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,734.69/18,948.52 = 8,960.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,734.69x = 18,948.52 × 8,960.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,734.69x = 169,783,431.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,783,431.53/13,734.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,361.65

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