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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,650.87, 18,838.11 and 7,682.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,650.87, 18,838.11 and 7,682.59 is: 10,601.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,650.87 : 18,838.11 = 7,682.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,650.87/18,838.11 = 7,682.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,650.87x = 18,838.11 × 7,682.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,650.87x = 144,725,475.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,725,475.50/13,650.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,601.92

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