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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,657.33, 18,845.76 and 7,991.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,657.33, 18,845.76 and 7,991.79 is: 11,027.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,657.33 : 18,845.76 = 7,991.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,657.33/18,845.76 = 7,991.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,657.33x = 18,845.76 × 7,991.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,657.33x = 150,611,356.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,611,356.31/13,657.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,027.88

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