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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,667.93, 18,861.46 and 7,699.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,667.93, 18,861.46 and 7,699.58 is: 10,625.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,667.93 : 18,861.46 = 7,699.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,667.93/18,861.46 = 7,699.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,667.93x = 18,861.46 × 7,699.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,667.93x = 145,225,206.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,225,206.63/13,667.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,625.26

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