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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,667.79, 18,861.90 and 7,699.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,667.79, 18,861.90 and 7,699.68 is: 10,625.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,667.79 : 18,861.90 = 7,699.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,667.79/18,861.90 = 7,699.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,667.79x = 18,861.90 × 7,699.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,667.79x = 145,230,594.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,230,594.19/13,667.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,625.76

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