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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,659.33, 18,853.65 and 7,995.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,659.33, 18,853.65 and 7,995.27 is: 11,035.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,659.33 : 18,853.65 = 7,995.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,659.33/18,853.65 = 7,995.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,659.33x = 18,853.65 × 7,995.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,659.33x = 150,740,022.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,740,022.24/13,659.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,035.68

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