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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,647.78, 18,832.41 and 7,681.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,647.78, 18,832.41 and 7,681.50 is: 10,599.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,647.78 : 18,832.41 = 7,681.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,647.78/18,832.41 = 7,681.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,647.78x = 18,832.41 × 7,681.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,647.78x = 144,661,157.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,661,157.42/13,647.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,599.61

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