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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,351.92, 18,426.52 and 7,687.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,351.92, 18,426.52 and 7,687.38 is: 10,609.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,351.92 : 18,426.52 = 7,687.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,351.92/18,426.52 = 7,687.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,351.92x = 18,426.52 × 7,687.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,351.92x = 141,651,661.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,651,661.32/13,351.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,609.09

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