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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,639.47, 18,821.81 and 7,671.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,639.47, 18,821.81 and 7,671.71 is: 10,586.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,639.47 : 18,821.81 = 7,671.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,639.47/18,821.81 = 7,671.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,639.47x = 18,821.81 × 7,671.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,639.47x = 144,395,335.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,395,335.53/13,639.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,586.58

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