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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,666.92, 18,858.18 and 7,697.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,666.92, 18,858.18 and 7,697.42 is: 10,621.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,666.92 : 18,858.18 = 7,697.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,666.92/18,858.18 = 7,697.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,666.92x = 18,858.18 × 7,697.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,666.92x = 145,159,331.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,159,331.90/13,666.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,621.22

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