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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,624.88, 18,802.32 and 7,963.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,624.88, 18,802.32 and 7,963.52 is: 10,989.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,624.88 : 18,802.32 = 7,963.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,624.88/18,802.32 = 7,963.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,624.88x = 18,802.32 × 7,963.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,624.88x = 149,732,651.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,732,651.37/13,624.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,989.65

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