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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,765.26, 18,996.04 and 7,477.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,765.26, 18,996.04 and 7,477.76 is: 10,319.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,765.26 : 18,996.04 = 7,477.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,765.26/18,996.04 = 7,477.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,765.26x = 18,996.04 × 7,477.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,765.26x = 142,047,828.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,047,828.07/13,765.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,319.30

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