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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,780.17, 18,982.89 and 9,992.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,780.17, 18,982.89 and 9,992.21 is: 13,764.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,780.17 : 18,982.89 = 9,992.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,780.17/18,982.89 = 9,992.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,780.17x = 18,982.89 × 9,992.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,780.17x = 189,681,023.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,681,023.29/13,780.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,764.78

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