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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,554.59, 18,705.06 and 7,892.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,554.59, 18,705.06 and 7,892.69 is: 10,891.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,554.59 : 18,705.06 = 7,892.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,554.59/18,705.06 = 7,892.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,554.59x = 18,705.06 × 7,892.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,554.59x = 147,633,146.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,633,146.49/13,554.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,891.75

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