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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,558.73, 18,710.49 and 7,893.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,558.73, 18,710.49 and 7,893.64 is: 10,892.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,558.73 : 18,710.49 = 7,893.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,558.73/18,710.49 = 7,893.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,558.73x = 18,710.49 × 7,893.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,558.73x = 147,693,820.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,693,820.03/13,558.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,892.90

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