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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,752.72, 20,611.76 and 7,499.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,752.72, 20,611.76 and 7,499.72 is: 11,240.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,752.72 : 20,611.76 = 7,499.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,752.72/20,611.76 = 7,499.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,752.72x = 20,611.76 × 7,499.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,752.72x = 154,582,428.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,582,428.71/13,752.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,240.13

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