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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,373.94, 18,453.54 and 7,707.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,373.94, 18,453.54 and 7,707.88 is: 10,635.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,373.94 : 18,453.54 = 7,707.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,373.94/18,453.54 = 7,707.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,373.94x = 18,453.54 × 7,707.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,373.94x = 142,237,671.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,237,671.90/13,373.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,635.44

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