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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,558.98, 18,710.84 and 7,893.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,558.98, 18,710.84 and 7,893.89 is: 10,893.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,558.98 : 18,710.84 = 7,893.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,558.98/18,710.84 = 7,893.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,558.98x = 18,710.84 × 7,893.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,558.98x = 147,701,199.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,701,199.48/13,558.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,893.24

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