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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,766.52, 18,997.74 and 7,478.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,766.52, 18,997.74 and 7,478.94 is: 10,320.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,766.52 : 18,997.74 = 7,478.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,766.52/18,997.74 = 7,478.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,766.52x = 18,997.74 × 7,478.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,766.52x = 142,082,957.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,082,957.60/13,766.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,320.91

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