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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,766.76, 20,623.92 and 7,847.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,766.76, 20,623.92 and 7,847.72 is: 11,756.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,766.76 : 20,623.92 = 7,847.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,766.76/20,623.92 = 7,847.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,766.76x = 20,623.92 × 7,847.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,766.76x = 161,850,694.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,850,694.25/13,766.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,756.63

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