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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,744.68, 18,964.50 and 7,775.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,744.68, 18,964.50 and 7,775.07 is: 10,727.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,744.68 : 18,964.50 = 7,775.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,744.68/18,964.50 = 7,775.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,744.68x = 18,964.50 × 7,775.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,744.68x = 147,450,315.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,450,315.02/13,744.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,727.81

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