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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,711.59, 18,921.66 and 7,743.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,711.59, 18,921.66 and 7,743.11 is: 10,685.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,711.59 : 18,921.66 = 7,743.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,711.59/18,921.66 = 7,743.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,711.59x = 18,921.66 × 7,743.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,711.59x = 146,512,400.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,512,400.15/13,711.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,685.30

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