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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,717.68, 18,930.12 and 7,667.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,717.68, 18,930.12 and 7,667.89 is: 10,581.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,717.68 : 18,930.12 = 7,667.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,717.68/18,930.12 = 7,667.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,717.68x = 18,930.12 × 7,667.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,717.68x = 145,154,030.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,154,030.52/13,717.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,581.53

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