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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,555.21, 18,706.28 and 7,893.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,555.21, 18,706.28 and 7,893.26 is: 10,892.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,555.21 : 18,706.28 = 7,893.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,555.21/18,706.28 = 7,893.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,555.21x = 18,706.28 × 7,893.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,555.21x = 147,653,449.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,653,449.51/13,555.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,892.75

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