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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,631.42, 18,810.51 and 7,663.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,631.42, 18,810.51 and 7,663.01 is: 10,574.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,631.42 : 18,810.51 = 7,663.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,631.42/18,810.51 = 7,663.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,631.42x = 18,810.51 × 7,663.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,631.42x = 144,145,126.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,145,126.24/13,631.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,574.48

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