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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,301.65, 18,357.06 and 7,636.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,301.65, 18,357.06 and 7,636.42 is: 10,538.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,301.65 : 18,357.06 = 7,636.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,301.65/18,357.06 = 7,636.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,301.65x = 18,357.06 × 7,636.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,301.65x = 140,182,220.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,182,220.13/13,301.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,538.71

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