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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,755.79, 18,987.51 and 8,090.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,755.79, 18,987.51 and 8,090.30 is: 11,167.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,755.79 : 18,987.51 = 8,090.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,755.79/18,987.51 = 8,090.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,755.79x = 18,987.51 × 8,090.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,755.79x = 153,614,623.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,614,623.16/13,755.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,167.27

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