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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,695.78, 18,900.36 and 7,727.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,695.78, 18,900.36 and 7,727.43 is: 10,663.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,695.78 : 18,900.36 = 7,727.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,695.78/18,900.36 = 7,727.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,695.78x = 18,900.36 × 7,727.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,695.78x = 146,051,208.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,051,208.87/13,695.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,663.96

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