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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,659.79, 18,850.86 and 7,691.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,659.79, 18,850.86 and 7,691.68 is: 10,614.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,659.79 : 18,850.86 = 7,691.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,659.79/18,850.86 = 7,691.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,659.79x = 18,850.86 × 7,691.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,659.79x = 144,994,782.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,994,782.84/13,659.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,614.72

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