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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,715.46, 18,926.62 and 7,664.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,715.46, 18,926.62 and 7,664.62 is: 10,576.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,715.46 : 18,926.62 = 7,664.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,715.46/18,926.62 = 7,664.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,715.46x = 18,926.62 × 7,664.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,715.46x = 145,065,350.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,065,350.18/13,715.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,576.78

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