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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,145.94, 18,140.69 and 7,696.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,145.94, 18,140.69 and 7,696.67 is: 10,620.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,145.94 : 18,140.69 = 7,696.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,145.94/18,140.69 = 7,696.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,145.94x = 18,140.69 × 7,696.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,145.94x = 139,622,833.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,622,833.04/13,145.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,620.99

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