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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,755.78, 18,981.87 and 7,705.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,755.78, 18,981.87 and 7,705.92 is: 10,633.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,755.78 : 18,981.87 = 7,705.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,755.78/18,981.87 = 7,705.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,755.78x = 18,981.87 × 7,705.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,755.78x = 146,272,771.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,272,771.67/13,755.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,633.55

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