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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,605.54, 18,775.65 and 7,639.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,605.54, 18,775.65 and 7,639.14 is: 10,542.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,605.54 : 18,775.65 = 7,639.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,605.54/18,775.65 = 7,639.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,605.54x = 18,775.65 × 7,639.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,605.54x = 143,429,818.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,429,818.94/13,605.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,542.02

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