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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,666.17, 18,858.89 and 7,697.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,666.17, 18,858.89 and 7,697.71 is: 10,622.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,666.17 : 18,858.89 = 7,697.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,666.17/18,858.89 = 7,697.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,666.17x = 18,858.89 × 7,697.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,666.17x = 145,170,223.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,170,223.44/13,666.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,622.60

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