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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,647.65, 18,826.85 and 7,978.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,647.65, 18,826.85 and 7,978.70 is: 11,006.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,647.65 : 18,826.85 = 7,978.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,647.65/18,826.85 = 7,978.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,647.65x = 18,826.85 × 7,978.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,647.65x = 150,213,784.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,213,784.51/13,647.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,006.57

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