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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,632.81, 18,806.97 and 7,967.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,632.81, 18,806.97 and 7,967.81 is: 10,991.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,632.81 : 18,806.97 = 7,967.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,632.81/18,806.97 = 7,967.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,632.81x = 18,806.97 × 7,967.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,632.81x = 149,850,269.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,850,269.60/13,632.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,991.88

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