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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,654.72, 18,844.46 and 7,686.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,654.72, 18,844.46 and 7,686.88 is: 10,608.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,654.72 : 18,844.46 = 7,686.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,654.72/18,844.46 = 7,686.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,654.72x = 18,844.46 × 7,686.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,654.72x = 144,855,102.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,855,102.68/13,654.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,608.43

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