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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,744.82, 18,968.51 and 8,079.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,744.82, 18,968.51 and 8,079.89 is: 11,150.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,744.82 : 18,968.51 = 8,079.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,744.82/18,968.51 = 8,079.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,744.82x = 18,968.51 × 8,079.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,744.82x = 153,263,399.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,263,399.62/13,744.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,150.63

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