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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,064.55, 18,027.09 and 7,759.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,064.55, 18,027.09 and 7,759.23 is: 10,706.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,064.55 : 18,027.09 = 7,759.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,064.55/18,027.09 = 7,759.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,064.55x = 18,027.09 × 7,759.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,064.55x = 139,876,337.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,876,337.54/13,064.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,706.56

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