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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,741.70, 18,958.18 and 8,967.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,741.70, 18,958.18 and 8,967.26 is: 12,371.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,741.70 : 18,958.18 = 8,967.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,741.70/18,958.18 = 8,967.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,741.70x = 18,958.18 × 8,967.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,741.70x = 170,002,929.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,002,929.19/13,741.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,371.32

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