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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,767.08, 18,998.52 and 7,798.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,767.08, 18,998.52 and 7,798.16 is: 10,761.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,767.08 : 18,998.52 = 7,798.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,767.08/18,998.52 = 7,798.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,767.08x = 18,998.52 × 7,798.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,767.08x = 148,153,498.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,153,498.72/13,767.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,761.43

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