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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,727.76, 18,945.28 and 7,759.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,727.76, 18,945.28 and 7,759.98 is: 10,709.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,727.76 : 18,945.28 = 7,759.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,727.76/18,945.28 = 7,759.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,727.76x = 18,945.28 × 7,759.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,727.76x = 147,014,993.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,014,993.89/13,727.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,709.32

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