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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,718.63, 18,934.82 and 7,753.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,718.63, 18,934.82 and 7,753.76 is: 10,701.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,718.63 : 18,934.82 = 7,753.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,718.63/18,934.82 = 7,753.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,718.63x = 18,934.82 × 7,753.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,718.63x = 146,815,916.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,815,916.48/13,718.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,701.94

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