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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,647.65, 18,832.41 and 7,679.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,647.65, 18,832.41 and 7,679.19 is: 10,596.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,647.65 : 18,832.41 = 7,679.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,647.65/18,832.41 = 7,679.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,647.65x = 18,832.41 × 7,679.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,647.65x = 144,617,654.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,617,654.55/13,647.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,596.52

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