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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,624.79, 18,802.28 and 7,959.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,624.79, 18,802.28 and 7,959.86 is: 10,984.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,624.79 : 18,802.28 = 7,959.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,624.79/18,802.28 = 7,959.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,624.79x = 18,802.28 × 7,959.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,624.79x = 149,663,476.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,663,476.68/13,624.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,984.64

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