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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,618.82, 18,794.46 and 7,957.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,618.82, 18,794.46 and 7,957.16 is: 10,981.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,618.82 : 18,794.46 = 7,957.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,618.82/18,794.46 = 7,957.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,618.82x = 18,794.46 × 7,957.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,618.82x = 149,550,525.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,550,525.33/13,618.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,981.17

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