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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,744.98, 18,967.83 and 8,365.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,744.98, 18,967.83 and 8,365.47 is: 11,544.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,744.98 : 18,967.83 = 8,365.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,744.98/18,967.83 = 8,365.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,744.98x = 18,967.83 × 8,365.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,744.98x = 158,674,812.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,674,812.83/13,744.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,544.20

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