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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,647.98, 18,835.32 and 7,679.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,647.98, 18,835.32 and 7,679.30 is: 10,598.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,647.98 : 18,835.32 = 7,679.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,647.98/18,835.32 = 7,679.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,647.98x = 18,835.32 × 7,679.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,647.98x = 144,642,072.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,642,072.88/13,647.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,598.06

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