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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,406.38, 18,498.72 and 7,663.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,406.38, 18,498.72 and 7,663.75 is: 10,574.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,406.38 : 18,498.72 = 7,663.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,406.38/18,498.72 = 7,663.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,406.38x = 18,498.72 × 7,663.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,406.38x = 141,769,565.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,769,565.40/13,406.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,574.78

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