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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,671.22, 18,868.08 and 7,704.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,671.22, 18,868.08 and 7,704.06 is: 10,632.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,671.22 : 18,868.08 = 7,704.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,671.22/18,868.08 = 7,704.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,671.22x = 18,868.08 × 7,704.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,671.22x = 145,360,820.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,360,820.40/13,671.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,632.62

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