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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,647.87, 18,833.97 and 7,679.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,647.87, 18,833.97 and 7,679.59 is: 10,597.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,647.87 : 18,833.97 = 7,679.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,647.87/18,833.97 = 7,679.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,647.87x = 18,833.97 × 7,679.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,647.87x = 144,637,120.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,637,120.59/13,647.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,597.78

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