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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,767.01, 18,998.34 and 7,479.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,767.01, 18,998.34 and 7,479.38 is: 10,321.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,767.01 : 18,998.34 = 7,479.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,767.01/18,998.34 = 7,479.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,767.01x = 18,998.34 × 7,479.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,767.01x = 142,095,804.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,095,804.23/13,767.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,321.47

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