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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,392.54, 18,482.58 and 7,727.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,392.54, 18,482.58 and 7,727.67 is: 10,664.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,392.54 : 18,482.58 = 7,727.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,392.54/18,482.58 = 7,727.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,392.54x = 18,482.58 × 7,727.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,392.54x = 142,827,278.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,827,278.99/13,392.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,664.69

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