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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,711.58, 18,921.84 and 7,743.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,711.58, 18,921.84 and 7,743.26 is: 10,685.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,711.58 : 18,921.84 = 7,743.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,711.58/18,921.84 = 7,743.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,711.58x = 18,921.84 × 7,743.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,711.58x = 146,516,726.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,516,726.80/13,711.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,685.62

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