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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,759.76, 18,991.88 and 7,794.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,759.76, 18,991.88 and 7,794.95 is: 10,758.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,759.76 : 18,991.88 = 7,794.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,759.76/18,991.88 = 7,794.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,759.76x = 18,991.88 × 7,794.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,759.76x = 148,040,668.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,040,668.55/13,759.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,758.96

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