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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,347.78, 19,995.94 and 7,486.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,347.78, 19,995.94 and 7,486.62 is: 11,215.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,347.78 : 19,995.94 = 7,486.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,347.78/19,995.94 = 7,486.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,347.78x = 19,995.94 × 7,486.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,347.78x = 149,702,004.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,702,004.32/13,347.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,215.50

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