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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,755.90, 18,982.88 and 8,091.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,755.90, 18,982.88 and 8,091.26 is: 11,165.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,755.90 : 18,982.88 = 8,091.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,755.90/18,982.88 = 8,091.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,755.90x = 18,982.88 × 8,091.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,755.90x = 153,595,417.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,595,417.63/13,755.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,165.78

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