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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,729.81, 18,947.05 and 7,680.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,729.81, 18,947.05 and 7,680.04 is: 10,598.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,729.81 : 18,947.05 = 7,680.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,729.81/18,947.05 = 7,680.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,729.81x = 18,947.05 × 7,680.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,729.81x = 145,514,101.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,514,101.88/13,729.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,598.41

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