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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,617.91, 18,796.59 and 7,953.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,617.91, 18,796.59 and 7,953.97 is: 10,978.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,617.91 : 18,796.59 = 7,953.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,617.91/18,796.59 = 7,953.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,617.91x = 18,796.59 × 7,953.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,617.91x = 149,507,512.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,507,512.96/13,617.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,978.74

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