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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,498.98, 18,628.05 and 7,833.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,498.98, 18,628.05 and 7,833.43 is: 10,809.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,498.98 : 18,628.05 = 7,833.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,498.98/18,628.05 = 7,833.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,498.98x = 18,628.05 × 7,833.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,498.98x = 145,921,525.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,921,525.71/13,498.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,809.82

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