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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,755.92, 18,994.80 and 8,729.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,755.92, 18,994.80 and 8,729.06 is: 12,053.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,755.92 : 18,994.80 = 8,729.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,755.92/18,994.80 = 8,729.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,755.92x = 18,994.80 × 8,729.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,755.92x = 165,806,748.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,806,748.89/13,755.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,053.48

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