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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,365.51, 18,438.44 and 7,698.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,365.51, 18,438.44 and 7,698.78 is: 10,620.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,365.51 : 18,438.44 = 7,698.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,365.51/18,438.44 = 7,698.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,365.51x = 18,438.44 × 7,698.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,365.51x = 141,953,454.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,953,454.61/13,365.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,620.88

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