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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,007.72, 17,953.08 and 7,702.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,007.72, 17,953.08 and 7,702.76 is: 10,631.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,007.72 : 17,953.08 = 7,702.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,007.72/17,953.08 = 7,702.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,007.72x = 17,953.08 × 7,702.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,007.72x = 138,288,266.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,288,266.50/13,007.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,631.25

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