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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,746.38, 18,963.78 and 8,439.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,746.38, 18,963.78 and 8,439.26 is: 11,642.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,746.38 : 18,963.78 = 8,439.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,746.38/18,963.78 = 8,439.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,746.38x = 18,963.78 × 8,439.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,746.38x = 160,040,270.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,040,270.00/13,746.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,642.36

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