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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,787.76, 20,668.68 and 7,218.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,787.76, 20,668.68 and 7,218.26 is: 10,820.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,787.76 : 20,668.68 = 7,218.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,787.76/20,668.68 = 7,218.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,787.76x = 20,668.68 × 7,218.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,787.76x = 149,191,802.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,191,802.75/13,787.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,820.60

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