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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,759.78, 18,988.52 and 7,472.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,759.78, 18,988.52 and 7,472.02 is: 10,311.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,759.78 : 18,988.52 = 7,472.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,759.78/18,988.52 = 7,472.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,759.78x = 18,988.52 × 7,472.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,759.78x = 141,882,601.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,882,601.21/13,759.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,311.40

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