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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,647.62, 18,833.50 and 7,679.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,647.62, 18,833.50 and 7,679.29 is: 10,597.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,647.62 : 18,833.50 = 7,679.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,647.62/18,833.50 = 7,679.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,647.62x = 18,833.50 × 7,679.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,647.62x = 144,627,775.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,627,775.65/13,647.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,597.29

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