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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,759.24, 18,988.14 and 8,094.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,759.24, 18,988.14 and 8,094.40 is: 11,170.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,759.24 : 18,988.14 = 8,094.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,759.24/18,988.14 = 8,094.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,759.24x = 18,988.14 × 8,094.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,759.24x = 153,697,600.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,697,600.42/13,759.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,170.50

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