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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,757.58, 18,984.27 and 8,014.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,757.58, 18,984.27 and 8,014.14 is: 11,058.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,757.58 : 18,984.27 = 8,014.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,757.58/18,984.27 = 8,014.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,757.58x = 18,984.27 × 8,014.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,757.58x = 152,142,597.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,142,597.58/13,757.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,058.82

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