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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,806.81, 19,046.91 and 8,499.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,806.81, 19,046.91 and 8,499.69 is: 11,725.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,806.81 : 19,046.91 = 8,499.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,806.81/19,046.91 = 8,499.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,806.81x = 19,046.91 × 8,499.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,806.81x = 161,892,830.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,892,830.46/13,806.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,725.58

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