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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,571.76, 18,728.64 and 7,907.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,571.76, 18,728.64 and 7,907.76 is: 10,912.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,571.76 : 18,728.64 = 7,907.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,571.76/18,728.64 = 7,907.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,571.76x = 18,728.64 × 7,907.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,571.76x = 148,101,590.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,101,590.25/13,571.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,912.48

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