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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,733.61, 18,952.78 and 7,765.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,733.61, 18,952.78 and 7,765.15 is: 10,716.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,733.61 : 18,952.78 = 7,765.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,733.61/18,952.78 = 7,765.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,733.61x = 18,952.78 × 7,765.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,733.61x = 147,171,079.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,171,079.42/13,733.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,716.13

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