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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,068.32, 18,031.68 and 7,689.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,068.32, 18,031.68 and 7,689.32 is: 10,609.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,068.32 : 18,031.68 = 7,689.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,068.32/18,031.68 = 7,689.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,068.32x = 18,031.68 × 7,689.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,068.32x = 138,651,357.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,651,357.66/13,068.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,609.73

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