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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,764.93, 18,996.02 and 7,797.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,764.93, 18,996.02 and 7,797.45 is: 10,760.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,764.93 : 18,996.02 = 7,797.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,764.93/18,996.02 = 7,797.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,764.93x = 18,996.02 × 7,797.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,764.93x = 148,120,516.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,120,516.15/13,764.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,760.72

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