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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,558.23, 18,709.11 and 7,892.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,558.23, 18,709.11 and 7,892.73 is: 10,891.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,558.23 : 18,709.11 = 7,892.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,558.23/18,709.11 = 7,892.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,558.23x = 18,709.11 × 7,892.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,558.23x = 147,665,953.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,665,953.77/13,558.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,891.24

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