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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,727.93, 18,943.79 and 7,759.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,727.93, 18,943.79 and 7,759.26 is: 10,707.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,727.93 : 18,943.79 = 7,759.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,727.93/18,943.79 = 7,759.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,727.93x = 18,943.79 × 7,759.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,727.93x = 146,989,753.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,989,753.20/13,727.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,707.35

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