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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,655.34, 18,847.07 and 7,990.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,655.34, 18,847.07 and 7,990.70 is: 11,028.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,655.34 : 18,847.07 = 7,990.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,655.34/18,847.07 = 7,990.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,655.34x = 18,847.07 × 7,990.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,655.34x = 150,601,282.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,601,282.25/13,655.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,028.75

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