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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,607.32, 18,777.78 and 7,639.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,607.32, 18,777.78 and 7,639.24 is: 10,541.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,607.32 : 18,777.78 = 7,639.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,607.32/18,777.78 = 7,639.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,607.32x = 18,777.78 × 7,639.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,607.32x = 143,447,968.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,447,968.09/13,607.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,541.97

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