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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,627.68, 18,805.70 and 7,577.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,627.68, 18,805.70 and 7,577.89 is: 10,457.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,627.68 : 18,805.70 = 7,577.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,627.68/18,805.70 = 7,577.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,627.68x = 18,805.70 × 7,577.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,627.68x = 142,507,497.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,507,497.90/13,627.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,457.21

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