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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,765.76, 18,997.12 and 7,478.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,765.76, 18,997.12 and 7,478.56 is: 10,320.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,765.76 : 18,997.12 = 7,478.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,765.76/18,997.12 = 7,478.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,765.76x = 18,997.12 × 7,478.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,765.76x = 142,071,101.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,071,101.75/13,765.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,320.61

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