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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,604.99, 18,774.96 and 7,636.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,604.99, 18,774.96 and 7,636.73 is: 10,538.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,604.99 : 18,774.96 = 7,636.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,604.99/18,774.96 = 7,636.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,604.99x = 18,774.96 × 7,636.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,604.99x = 143,379,300.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,379,300.28/13,604.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,538.73

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