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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,604.64, 18,774.40 and 7,943.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,604.64, 18,774.40 and 7,943.28 is: 10,961.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,604.64 : 18,774.40 = 7,943.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,604.64/18,774.40 = 7,943.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,604.64x = 18,774.40 × 7,943.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,604.64x = 149,130,316.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,130,316.03/13,604.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,961.72

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