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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,761.75, 18,991.26 and 8,456.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,761.75, 18,991.26 and 8,456.52 is: 11,670.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,761.75 : 18,991.26 = 8,456.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,761.75/18,991.26 = 8,456.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,761.75x = 18,991.26 × 8,456.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,761.75x = 160,599,970.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,599,970.02/13,761.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,670.03

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