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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,764.03, 18,993.96 and 7,476.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,764.03, 18,993.96 and 7,476.39 is: 10,317.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,764.03 : 18,993.96 = 7,476.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,764.03/18,993.96 = 7,476.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,764.03x = 18,993.96 × 7,476.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,764.03x = 142,006,252.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,006,252.60/13,764.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,317.20

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