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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,673.57, 18,869.53 and 7,705.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,673.57, 18,869.53 and 7,705.45 is: 10,633.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,673.57 : 18,869.53 = 7,705.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,673.57/18,869.53 = 7,705.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,673.57x = 18,869.53 × 7,705.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,673.57x = 145,398,270.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,398,270.11/13,673.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,633.53

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