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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,652.97, 18,841.13 and 7,684.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,652.97, 18,841.13 and 7,684.72 is: 10,604.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,652.97 : 18,841.13 = 7,684.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,652.97/18,841.13 = 7,684.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,652.97x = 18,841.13 × 7,684.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,652.97x = 144,788,808.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,788,808.53/13,652.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,604.93

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