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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,657.59, 18,844.79 and 7,689.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,657.59, 18,844.79 and 7,689.51 is: 10,610.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,657.59 : 18,844.79 = 7,689.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,657.59/18,844.79 = 7,689.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,657.59x = 18,844.79 × 7,689.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,657.59x = 144,907,162.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,907,162.71/13,657.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,610.01

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