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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,674.27, 18,870.72 and 7,706.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,674.27, 18,870.72 and 7,706.04 is: 10,634.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,674.27 : 18,870.72 = 7,706.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,674.27/18,870.72 = 7,706.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,674.27x = 18,870.72 × 7,706.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,674.27x = 145,418,466.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,418,466.83/13,674.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,634.46

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