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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,767.30, 18,998.64 and 7,479.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,767.30, 18,998.64 and 7,479.63 is: 10,321.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,767.30 : 18,998.64 = 7,479.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,767.30/18,998.64 = 7,479.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,767.30x = 18,998.64 × 7,479.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,767.30x = 142,102,797.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,102,797.70/13,767.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,321.76

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