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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,640.63, 18,823.64 and 7,672.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,640.63, 18,823.64 and 7,672.14 is: 10,587.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,640.63 : 18,823.64 = 7,672.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,640.63/18,823.64 = 7,672.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,640.63x = 18,823.64 × 7,672.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,640.63x = 144,417,563.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,417,563.03/13,640.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,587.31

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