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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,767.57, 18,999.45 and 7,799.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,767.57, 18,999.45 and 7,799.07 is: 10,762.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,767.57 : 18,999.45 = 7,799.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,767.57/18,999.45 = 7,799.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,767.57x = 18,999.45 × 7,799.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,767.57x = 148,178,040.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,178,040.51/13,767.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,762.83

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