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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,747.96, 18,972.52 and 8,439.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,747.96, 18,972.52 and 8,439.76 is: 11,647.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,747.96 : 18,972.52 = 8,439.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,747.96/18,972.52 = 8,439.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,747.96x = 18,972.52 × 8,439.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,747.96x = 160,123,515.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,123,515.40/13,747.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,647.07

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