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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,732.99, 18,950.79 and 7,764.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,732.99, 18,950.79 and 7,764.30 is: 10,714.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,732.99 : 18,950.79 = 7,764.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,732.99/18,950.79 = 7,764.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,732.99x = 18,950.79 × 7,764.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,732.99x = 147,139,647.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,139,647.91/13,732.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,714.32

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