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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,765.20, 18,995.99 and 7,477.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,765.20, 18,995.99 and 7,477.58 is: 10,319.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,765.20 : 18,995.99 = 7,477.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,765.20/18,995.99 = 7,477.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,765.20x = 18,995.99 × 7,477.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,765.20x = 142,044,034.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,044,034.90/13,765.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,319.07

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