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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,644.06, 18,826.80 and 7,979.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,644.06, 18,826.80 and 7,979.28 is: 11,010.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,644.06 : 18,826.80 = 7,979.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,644.06/18,826.80 = 7,979.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,644.06x = 18,826.80 × 7,979.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,644.06x = 150,224,308.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,224,308.70/13,644.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,010.24

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