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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,755.81, 18,983.48 and 7,787.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,755.81, 18,983.48 and 7,787.36 is: 10,746.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,755.81 : 18,983.48 = 7,787.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,755.81/18,983.48 = 7,787.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,755.81x = 18,983.48 × 7,787.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,755.81x = 147,831,201.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,831,201.33/13,755.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,746.82

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