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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,766.94, 18,998.81 and 7,798.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,766.94, 18,998.81 and 7,798.47 is: 10,762.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,766.94 : 18,998.81 = 7,798.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,766.94/18,998.81 = 7,798.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,766.94x = 18,998.81 × 7,798.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,766.94x = 148,161,755.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,161,755.18/13,766.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,762.14

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