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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,663.51, 18,855.60 and 7,999.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,663.51, 18,855.60 and 7,999.31 is: 11,039.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,663.51 : 18,855.60 = 7,999.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,663.51/18,855.60 = 7,999.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,663.51x = 18,855.60 × 7,999.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,663.51x = 150,831,789.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,831,789.64/13,663.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,039.02

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