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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,347.08, 18,417.74 and 7,680.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,347.08, 18,417.74 and 7,680.32 is: 10,598.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,347.08 : 18,417.74 = 7,680.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,347.08/18,417.74 = 7,680.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,347.08x = 18,417.74 × 7,680.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,347.08x = 141,454,136.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,454,136.88/13,347.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,598.13

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