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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,744.76, 18,968.18 and 7,776.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,744.76, 18,968.18 and 7,776.29 is: 10,731.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,744.76 : 18,968.18 = 7,776.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,744.76/18,968.18 = 7,776.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,744.76x = 18,968.18 × 7,776.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,744.76x = 147,502,076.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,502,076.99/13,744.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,731.52

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