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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,648.52, 18,834.98 and 7,680.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,648.52, 18,834.98 and 7,680.52 is: 10,599.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,648.52 : 18,834.98 = 7,680.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,648.52/18,834.98 = 7,680.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,648.52x = 18,834.98 × 7,680.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,648.52x = 144,662,440.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,662,440.59/13,648.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,599.13

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