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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,626.23, 18,803.61 and 7,961.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,626.23, 18,803.61 and 7,961.29 is: 10,986.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,626.23 : 18,803.61 = 7,961.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,626.23/18,803.61 = 7,961.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,626.23x = 18,803.61 × 7,961.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,626.23x = 149,700,945.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,700,945.25/13,626.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,986.24

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