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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,656.76, 18,846.12 and 7,688.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,656.76, 18,846.12 and 7,688.41 is: 10,609.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,656.76 : 18,846.12 = 7,688.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,656.76/18,846.12 = 7,688.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,656.76x = 18,846.12 × 7,688.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,656.76x = 144,896,697.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,896,697.47/13,656.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,609.89

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