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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,759.88, 18,988.63 and 8,170.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,759.88, 18,988.63 and 8,170.88 is: 11,275.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,759.88 : 18,988.63 = 8,170.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,759.88/18,988.63 = 8,170.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,759.88x = 18,988.63 × 8,170.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,759.88x = 155,153,701.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,153,701.72/13,759.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,275.81

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