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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,607.41, 18,777.86 and 7,557.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,607.41, 18,777.86 and 7,557.47 is: 10,429.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,607.41 : 18,777.86 = 7,557.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,607.41/18,777.86 = 7,557.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,607.41x = 18,777.86 × 7,557.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,607.41x = 141,913,019.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,913,019.72/13,607.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,429.10

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