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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,767.63, 18,999.20 and 7,480.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,767.63, 18,999.20 and 7,480.01 is: 10,322.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,767.63 : 18,999.20 = 7,480.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,767.63/18,999.20 = 7,480.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,767.63x = 18,999.20 × 7,480.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,767.63x = 142,114,129.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,114,129.70/13,767.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,322.34

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