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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,055.92, 18,021.72 and 7,755.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,055.92, 18,021.72 and 7,755.28 is: 10,704.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,055.92 : 18,021.72 = 7,755.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,055.92/18,021.72 = 7,755.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,055.92x = 18,021.72 × 7,755.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,055.92x = 139,763,484.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,763,484.68/13,055.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,704.99

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