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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,657.23, 18,849.33 and 7,913.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,657.23, 18,849.33 and 7,913.88 is: 10,922.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,657.23 : 18,849.33 = 7,913.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,657.23/18,849.33 = 7,913.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,657.23x = 18,849.33 × 7,913.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,657.23x = 149,171,335.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,171,335.70/13,657.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,922.52

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