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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,605.24, 18,777.08 and 7,637.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,605.24, 18,777.08 and 7,637.24 is: 10,540.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,605.24 : 18,777.08 = 7,637.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,605.24/18,777.08 = 7,637.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,605.24x = 18,777.08 × 7,637.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,605.24x = 143,404,934.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,404,934.39/13,605.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,540.42

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