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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,764.72, 18,995.34 and 7,477.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,764.72, 18,995.34 and 7,477.08 is: 10,318.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,764.72 : 18,995.34 = 7,477.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,764.72/18,995.34 = 7,477.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,764.72x = 18,995.34 × 7,477.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,764.72x = 142,029,676.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,029,676.81/13,764.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,318.38

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