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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,604.63, 18,774.45 and 7,943.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,604.63, 18,774.45 and 7,943.27 is: 10,961.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,604.63 : 18,774.45 = 7,943.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,604.63/18,774.45 = 7,943.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,604.63x = 18,774.45 × 7,943.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,604.63x = 149,130,431.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,130,431.58/13,604.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,961.75

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