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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,674.72, 18,870.84 and 7,706.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,674.72, 18,870.84 and 7,706.28 is: 10,634.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,674.72 : 18,870.84 = 7,706.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,674.72/18,870.84 = 7,706.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,674.72x = 18,870.84 × 7,706.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,674.72x = 145,423,976.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,423,976.88/13,674.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,634.51

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