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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,615.98, 18,789.46 and 7,951.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,615.98, 18,789.46 and 7,951.04 is: 10,972.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,615.98 : 18,789.46 = 7,951.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,615.98/18,789.46 = 7,951.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,615.98x = 18,789.46 × 7,951.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,615.98x = 149,395,748.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,395,748.04/13,615.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,972.09

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