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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,626.68, 18,804.33 and 7,658.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,626.68, 18,804.33 and 7,658.68 is: 10,568.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,626.68 : 18,804.33 = 7,658.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,626.68/18,804.33 = 7,658.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,626.68x = 18,804.33 × 7,658.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,626.68x = 144,016,259.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,016,259.90/13,626.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,568.70

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