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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,687.61, 18,888.81 and 7,719.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,687.61, 18,888.81 and 7,719.33 is: 10,652.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,687.61 : 18,888.81 = 7,719.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,687.61/18,888.81 = 7,719.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,687.61x = 18,888.81 × 7,719.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,687.61x = 145,808,957.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,808,957.70/13,687.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,652.62

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