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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,670.06, 18,866.40 and 7,703.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,670.06, 18,866.40 and 7,703.15 is: 10,631.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,670.06 : 18,866.40 = 7,703.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,670.06/18,866.40 = 7,703.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,670.06x = 18,866.40 × 7,703.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,670.06x = 145,330,709.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,330,709.16/13,670.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,631.31

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