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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,665.23, 18,858.08 and 7,697

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,665.23, 18,858.08 and 7,697 is: 10,621.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,665.23 : 18,858.08 = 7,697 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,665.23/18,858.08 = 7,697/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,665.23x = 18,858.08 × 7,697
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,665.23x = 145,150,641.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,150,641.76/13,665.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,621.90

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