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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,607.43, 18,778.23 and 7,639.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,607.43, 18,778.23 and 7,639.04 is: 10,541.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,607.43 : 18,778.23 = 7,639.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,607.43/18,778.23 = 7,639.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,607.43x = 18,778.23 × 7,639.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,607.43x = 143,447,697.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,447,697.04/13,607.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,541.87

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