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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,666.90, 18,858.93 and 7,697.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,666.90, 18,858.93 and 7,697.62 is: 10,621.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,666.90 : 18,858.93 = 7,697.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,666.90/18,858.93 = 7,697.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,666.90x = 18,858.93 × 7,697.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,666.90x = 145,168,876.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,168,876.75/13,666.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,621.93

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