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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,644.36, 18,829.40 and 7,675.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,644.36, 18,829.40 and 7,675.47 is: 10,592.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,644.36 : 18,829.40 = 7,675.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,644.36/18,829.40 = 7,675.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,644.36x = 18,829.40 × 7,675.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,644.36x = 144,524,456.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,524,456.44/13,644.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,592.25

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