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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,778.73, 19,018.92 and 8,113.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,778.73, 19,018.92 and 8,113.02 is: 11,198.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,778.73 : 19,018.92 = 8,113.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,778.73/19,018.92 = 8,113.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,778.73x = 19,018.92 × 8,113.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,778.73x = 154,300,878.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,300,878.34/13,778.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,198.48

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