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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,660.41, 18,845.51 and 7,836.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,660.41, 18,845.51 and 7,836.42 is: 10,810.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,660.41 : 18,845.51 = 7,836.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,660.41/18,845.51 = 7,836.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,660.41x = 18,845.51 × 7,836.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,660.41x = 147,681,292.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,681,292.29/13,660.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,810.90

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