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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,705.68, 18,913.44 and 7,737.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,705.68, 18,913.44 and 7,737.44 is: 10,677.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,705.68 : 18,913.44 = 7,737.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,705.68/18,913.44 = 7,737.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,705.68x = 18,913.44 × 7,737.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,705.68x = 146,341,607.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,341,607.19/13,705.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,677.44

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