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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,347.76, 18,419.94 and 7,682.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,347.76, 18,419.94 and 7,682.86 is: 10,602.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,347.76 : 18,419.94 = 7,682.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,347.76/18,419.94 = 7,682.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,347.76x = 18,419.94 × 7,682.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,347.76x = 141,517,820.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,517,820.23/13,347.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,602.36

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