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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,662.52, 18,858.47 and 7,998.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,662.52, 18,858.47 and 7,998.59 is: 11,040.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,662.52 : 18,858.47 = 7,998.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,662.52/18,858.47 = 7,998.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,662.52x = 18,858.47 × 7,998.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,662.52x = 150,841,176.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,841,176.71/13,662.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,040.51

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