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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,668.61, 18,863.79 and 7,699.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,668.61, 18,863.79 and 7,699.93 is: 10,626.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,668.61 : 18,863.79 = 7,699.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,668.61/18,863.79 = 7,699.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,668.61x = 18,863.79 × 7,699.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,668.61x = 145,249,862.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,249,862.53/13,668.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,626.53

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