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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,695.76, 18,901.02 and 7,727.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,695.76, 18,901.02 and 7,727.30 is: 10,664.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,695.76 : 18,901.02 = 7,727.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,695.76/18,901.02 = 7,727.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,695.76x = 18,901.02 × 7,727.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,695.76x = 146,053,851.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,053,851.85/13,695.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,664.17

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