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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,372.17, 18,454.02 and 7,706.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,372.17, 18,454.02 and 7,706.46 is: 10,635.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,372.17 : 18,454.02 = 7,706.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,372.17/18,454.02 = 7,706.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,372.17x = 18,454.02 × 7,706.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,372.17x = 142,215,166.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,215,166.97/13,372.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,635.16

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