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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,651.78, 18,837.93 and 7,685.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,651.78, 18,837.93 and 7,685.50 is: 10,605.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,651.78 : 18,837.93 = 7,685.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,651.78/18,837.93 = 7,685.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,651.78x = 18,837.93 × 7,685.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,651.78x = 144,778,911.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,778,911.02/13,651.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,605.13

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