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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,755.96, 18,984.38 and 8,452.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,755.96, 18,984.38 and 8,452.62 is: 11,665.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,755.96 : 18,984.38 = 8,452.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,755.96/18,984.38 = 8,452.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,755.96x = 18,984.38 × 8,452.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,755.96x = 160,467,707.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,467,707.81/13,755.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,665.32

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