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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,673.30, 18,867.74 and 7,705.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,673.30, 18,867.74 and 7,705.89 is: 10,633.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,673.30 : 18,867.74 = 7,705.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,673.30/18,867.74 = 7,705.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,673.30x = 18,867.74 × 7,705.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,673.30x = 145,392,690.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,392,690.46/13,673.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,633.33

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