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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,764.79, 18,995.61 and 7,477.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,764.79, 18,995.61 and 7,477.15 is: 10,318.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,764.79 : 18,995.61 = 7,477.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,764.79/18,995.61 = 7,477.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,764.79x = 18,995.61 × 7,477.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,764.79x = 142,033,025.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,033,025.31/13,764.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,318.58

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