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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,624.46, 18,803.44 and 7,656

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,624.46, 18,803.44 and 7,656 is: 10,566.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,624.46 : 18,803.44 = 7,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,624.46/18,803.44 = 7,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,624.46x = 18,803.44 × 7,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,624.46x = 143,959,098.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,959,098.36/13,624.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,566.22

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