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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,714.79, 18,926.82 and 7,665.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,714.79, 18,926.82 and 7,665.50 is: 10,578.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,714.79 : 18,926.82 = 7,665.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,714.79/18,926.82 = 7,665.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,714.79x = 18,926.82 × 7,665.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,714.79x = 145,083,586.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,083,586.03/13,714.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,578.63

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