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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,765.23, 18,995.46 and 7,477.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,765.23, 18,995.46 and 7,477.47 is: 10,318.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,765.23 : 18,995.46 = 7,477.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,765.23/18,995.46 = 7,477.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,765.23x = 18,995.46 × 7,477.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,765.23x = 142,037,982.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,037,982.29/13,765.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,318.61

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