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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,755.75, 18,994.56 and 8,728.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,755.75, 18,994.56 and 8,728.89 is: 12,053.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,755.75 : 18,994.56 = 8,728.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,755.75/18,994.56 = 8,728.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,755.75x = 18,994.56 × 8,728.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,755.75x = 165,801,424.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,801,424.84/13,755.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,053.24

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