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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,301.76, 18,356.22 and 7,636.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,301.76, 18,356.22 and 7,636.62 is: 10,538.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,301.76 : 18,356.22 = 7,636.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,301.76/18,356.22 = 7,636.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,301.76x = 18,356.22 × 7,636.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,301.76x = 140,179,476.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,179,476.78/13,301.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,538.42

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