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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,807.52, 20,691.98 and 7,468.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,807.52, 20,691.98 and 7,468.72 is: 11,192.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,807.52 : 20,691.98 = 7,468.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,807.52/20,691.98 = 7,468.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,807.52x = 20,691.98 × 7,468.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,807.52x = 154,542,563.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,542,563.60/13,807.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,192.63

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