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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,376.96, 18,459.20 and 7,707.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,376.96, 18,459.20 and 7,707.68 is: 10,636.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,376.96 : 18,459.20 = 7,707.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,376.96/18,459.20 = 7,707.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,376.96x = 18,459.20 × 7,707.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,376.96x = 142,277,606.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,277,606.66/13,376.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,636.02

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