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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,763.79, 18,994.23 and 7,476.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,763.79, 18,994.23 and 7,476.15 is: 10,317.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,763.79 : 18,994.23 = 7,476.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,763.79/18,994.23 = 7,476.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,763.79x = 18,994.23 × 7,476.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,763.79x = 142,003,712.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,003,712.61/13,763.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,317.20

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