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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,675.81, 18,872.35 and 7,707.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,675.81, 18,872.35 and 7,707.36 is: 10,636.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,675.81 : 18,872.35 = 7,707.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,675.81/18,872.35 = 7,707.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,675.81x = 18,872.35 × 7,707.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,675.81x = 145,455,934.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,455,934.36/13,675.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,636.00

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