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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,724.91, 18,940.80 and 7,756.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,724.91, 18,940.80 and 7,756.97 is: 10,704.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,724.91 : 18,940.80 = 7,756.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,724.91/18,940.80 = 7,756.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,724.91x = 18,940.80 × 7,756.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,724.91x = 146,923,151.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,923,151.76/13,724.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,704.85

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