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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,756.23, 18,977.69 and 10,760.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,756.23, 18,977.69 and 10,760.04 is: 14,844.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,756.23 : 18,977.69 = 10,760.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,756.23/18,977.69 = 10,760.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,756.23x = 18,977.69 × 10,760.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,756.23x = 204,200,730.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,200,730.41/13,756.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,844.24

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