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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,274.88, 18,314.24 and 7,685.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,274.88, 18,314.24 and 7,685.12 is: 10,602.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,274.88 : 18,314.24 = 7,685.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,274.88/18,314.24 = 7,685.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,274.88x = 18,314.24 × 7,685.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,274.88x = 140,747,132.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,747,132.11/13,274.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,602.52

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