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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,768.93, 18,997.99 and 7,799.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,768.93, 18,997.99 and 7,799.23 is: 10,761.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,768.93 : 18,997.99 = 7,799.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,768.93/18,997.99 = 7,799.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,768.93x = 18,997.99 × 7,799.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,768.93x = 148,169,693.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,169,693.55/13,768.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,761.16

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