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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,647.78, 18,834.75 and 7,679.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,647.78, 18,834.75 and 7,679.88 is: 10,598.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,647.78 : 18,834.75 = 7,679.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,647.78/18,834.75 = 7,679.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,647.78x = 18,834.75 × 7,679.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,647.78x = 144,648,619.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,648,619.83/13,647.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,598.69

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