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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,767.06, 18,998.58 and 7,479.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,767.06, 18,998.58 and 7,479.48 is: 10,321.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,767.06 : 18,998.58 = 7,479.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,767.06/18,998.58 = 7,479.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,767.06x = 18,998.58 × 7,479.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,767.06x = 142,099,499.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,099,499.14/13,767.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,321.70

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