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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,749.48, 18,959.94 and 8,159.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,749.48, 18,959.94 and 8,159.40 is: 11,251.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,749.48 : 18,959.94 = 8,159.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,749.48/18,959.94 = 8,159.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,749.48x = 18,959.94 × 8,159.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,749.48x = 154,701,734.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,701,734.44/13,749.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,251.46

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