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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,741.68, 18,966.36 and 7,773.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,741.68, 18,966.36 and 7,773.60 is: 10,729.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,741.68 : 18,966.36 = 7,773.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,741.68/18,966.36 = 7,773.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,741.68x = 18,966.36 × 7,773.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,741.68x = 147,436,896.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,436,896.10/13,741.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,729.18

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