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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,737.76, 18,949.98 and 8,769.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,737.76, 18,949.98 and 8,769.76 is: 12,097.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,737.76 : 18,949.98 = 8,769.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,737.76/18,949.98 = 8,769.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,737.76x = 18,949.98 × 8,769.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,737.76x = 166,186,776.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,186,776.60/13,737.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,097.08

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