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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,675.54, 18,870.85 and 7,708.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,675.54, 18,870.85 and 7,708.14 is: 10,636.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,675.54 : 18,870.85 = 7,708.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,675.54/18,870.85 = 7,708.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,675.54x = 18,870.85 × 7,708.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,675.54x = 145,459,153.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,459,153.72/13,675.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,636.45

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