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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,734.97, 18,954.05 and 7,766.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,734.97, 18,954.05 and 7,766.44 is: 10,717.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,734.97 : 18,954.05 = 7,766.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,734.97/18,954.05 = 7,766.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,734.97x = 18,954.05 × 7,766.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,734.97x = 147,205,453.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,205,453.25/13,734.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,717.57

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