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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,714.53, 18,926.42 and 7,747.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,714.53, 18,926.42 and 7,747.08 is: 10,691.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,714.53 : 18,926.42 = 7,747.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,714.53/18,926.42 = 7,747.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,714.53x = 18,926.42 × 7,747.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,714.53x = 146,624,489.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,624,489.85/13,714.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,691.18

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