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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,624.71, 18,804.25 and 7,962.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,624.71, 18,804.25 and 7,962.81 is: 10,989.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,624.71 : 18,804.25 = 7,962.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,624.71/18,804.25 = 7,962.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,624.71x = 18,804.25 × 7,962.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,624.71x = 149,734,609.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,734,609.38/13,624.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,989.93

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