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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,563.52, 18,702.72 and 10,725.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,563.52, 18,702.72 and 10,725.76 is: 14,789.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,563.52 : 18,702.72 = 10,725.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,563.52/18,702.72 = 10,725.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,563.52x = 18,702.72 × 10,725.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,563.52x = 200,600,886.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,600,886.07/13,563.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,789.74

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