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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,676.57, 18,873.68 and 7,388.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,676.57, 18,873.68 and 7,388.95 is: 10,196.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,676.57 : 18,873.68 = 7,388.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,676.57/18,873.68 = 7,388.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,676.57x = 18,873.68 × 7,388.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,676.57x = 139,456,677.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,456,677.84/13,676.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,196.76

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