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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,657.74, 18,847.67 and 7,993.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,657.74, 18,847.67 and 7,993.57 is: 11,031.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,657.74 : 18,847.67 = 7,993.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,657.74/18,847.67 = 7,993.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,657.74x = 18,847.67 × 7,993.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,657.74x = 150,660,128.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,660,128.78/13,657.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,031.12

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