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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,775.10, 19,006.31 and 8,737.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,775.10, 19,006.31 and 8,737.48 is: 12,055.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,775.10 : 19,006.31 = 8,737.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,775.10/19,006.31 = 8,737.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,775.10x = 19,006.31 × 8,737.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,775.10x = 166,067,253.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,067,253.50/13,775.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,055.61

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