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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,458.70, 18,573.62 and 7,793.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,458.70, 18,573.62 and 7,793.70 is: 10,755.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,458.70 : 18,573.62 = 7,793.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,458.70/18,573.62 = 7,793.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,458.70x = 18,573.62 × 7,793.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,458.70x = 144,757,090.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,757,090.36/13,458.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,755.65

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