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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,599.84, 18,767.88 and 7,631.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,599.84, 18,767.88 and 7,631.64 is: 10,531.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,599.84 : 18,767.88 = 7,631.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,599.84/18,767.88 = 7,631.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,599.84x = 18,767.88 × 7,631.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,599.84x = 143,229,703.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,229,703.72/13,599.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,531.72

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