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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,550.68, 18,825.90 and 7,621.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,550.68, 18,825.90 and 7,621.68 is: 11,432.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,550.68 : 18,825.90 = 7,621.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,550.68/18,825.90 = 7,621.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,550.68x = 18,825.90 × 7,621.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,550.68x = 143,484,985.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,484,985.51/12,550.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,432.45

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