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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,769.23, 19,007.53 and 8,741.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,769.23, 19,007.53 and 8,741.18 is: 12,066.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,769.23 : 19,007.53 = 8,741.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,769.23/19,007.53 = 8,741.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,769.23x = 19,007.53 × 8,741.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,769.23x = 166,148,146.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,148,146.05/13,769.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,066.63

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