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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,734.78, 18,947.61 and 8,067.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,734.78, 18,947.61 and 8,067.69 is: 11,129.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,734.78 : 18,947.61 = 8,067.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,734.78/18,947.61 = 8,067.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,734.78x = 18,947.61 × 8,067.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,734.78x = 152,863,443.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,863,443.72/13,734.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,129.66

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