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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,623.21, 18,913.89 and 7,677.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,623.21, 18,913.89 and 7,677.89 is: 11,504.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,623.21 : 18,913.89 = 7,677.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,623.21/18,913.89 = 7,677.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,623.21x = 18,913.89 × 7,677.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,623.21x = 145,218,766.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,218,766.89/12,623.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,504.11

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