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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,655.36, 18,846.12 and 7,687.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,655.36, 18,846.12 and 7,687.28 is: 10,609.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,655.36 : 18,846.12 = 7,687.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,655.36/18,846.12 = 7,687.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,655.36x = 18,846.12 × 7,687.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,655.36x = 144,875,401.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,875,401.35/13,655.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,609.42

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