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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,346.73, 18,419.85 and 7,681.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,346.73, 18,419.85 and 7,681.69 is: 10,601.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,346.73 : 18,419.85 = 7,681.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,346.73/18,419.85 = 7,681.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,346.73x = 18,419.85 × 7,681.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,346.73x = 141,495,577.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,495,577.55/13,346.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,601.52

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