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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,643.21, 18,826.61 and 7,673.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,643.21, 18,826.61 and 7,673.72 is: 10,589.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,643.21 : 18,826.61 = 7,673.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,643.21/18,826.61 = 7,673.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,643.21x = 18,826.61 × 7,673.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,643.21x = 144,470,166.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,470,166.06/13,643.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,589.17

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