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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,655.79, 18,845.66 and 7,688.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,655.79, 18,845.66 and 7,688.12 is: 10,609.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,655.79 : 18,845.66 = 7,688.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,655.79/18,845.66 = 7,688.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,655.79x = 18,845.66 × 7,688.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,655.79x = 144,887,620.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,887,620.55/13,655.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,609.98

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