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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,664.91, 18,855.50 and 7,696.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,664.91, 18,855.50 and 7,696.20 is: 10,619.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,664.91 : 18,855.50 = 7,696.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,664.91/18,855.50 = 7,696.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,664.91x = 18,855.50 × 7,696.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,664.91x = 145,115,660.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,115,660.62/13,664.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,619.58

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