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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,771.53, 18,995.04 and 8,469.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,771.53, 18,995.04 and 8,469.27 is: 11,681.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,771.53 : 18,995.04 = 8,469.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,771.53/18,995.04 = 8,469.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,771.53x = 18,995.04 × 8,469.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,771.53x = 160,874,122.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,874,122.42/13,771.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,681.64

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