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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,666.95, 18,860.49 and 7,698.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,666.95, 18,860.49 and 7,698.74 is: 10,624.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,666.95 : 18,860.49 = 7,698.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,666.95/18,860.49 = 7,698.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,666.95x = 18,860.49 × 7,698.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,666.95x = 145,201,914.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,201,914.48/13,666.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,624.31

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