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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,759.74, 18,982.35 and 8,167.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,759.74, 18,982.35 and 8,167.50 is: 11,267.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,759.74 : 18,982.35 = 8,167.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,759.74/18,982.35 = 8,167.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,759.74x = 18,982.35 × 8,167.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,759.74x = 155,038,343.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,038,343.63/13,759.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,267.53

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