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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,768.06, 19,001.55 and 8,179.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,768.06, 19,001.55 and 8,179.06 is: 11,288.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,768.06 : 19,001.55 = 8,179.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,768.06/19,001.55 = 8,179.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,768.06x = 19,001.55 × 8,179.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,768.06x = 155,414,844.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,414,844.60/13,768.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,288.07

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