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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,444.76, 18,553.38 and 7,780.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,444.76, 18,553.38 and 7,780.43 is: 10,736.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,444.76 : 18,553.38 = 7,780.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,444.76/18,553.38 = 7,780.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,444.76x = 18,553.38 × 7,780.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,444.76x = 144,353,274.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,353,274.35/13,444.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,736.77

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