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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,392.94, 18,477.66 and 7,727.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,392.94, 18,477.66 and 7,727.50 is: 10,661.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,392.94 : 18,477.66 = 7,727.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,392.94/18,477.66 = 7,727.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,392.94x = 18,477.66 × 7,727.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,392.94x = 142,786,117.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,786,117.65/13,392.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,661.30

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