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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,572.76, 18,729.90 and 7,907.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,572.76, 18,729.90 and 7,907.82 is: 10,912.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,572.76 : 18,729.90 = 7,907.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,572.76/18,729.90 = 7,907.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,572.76x = 18,729.90 × 7,907.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,572.76x = 148,112,544.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,112,544.63/13,572.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,912.49

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