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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,767.72, 18,998.82 and 7,800.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,767.72, 18,998.82 and 7,800.27 is: 10,764.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,767.72 : 18,998.82 = 7,800.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,767.72/18,998.82 = 7,800.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,767.72x = 18,998.82 × 7,800.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,767.72x = 148,195,925.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,195,925.68/13,767.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,764.01

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