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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,670.36, 18,865.10 and 7,382.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,670.36, 18,865.10 and 7,382.73 is: 10,188.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,670.36 : 18,865.10 = 7,382.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,670.36/18,865.10 = 7,382.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,670.36x = 18,865.10 × 7,382.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,670.36x = 139,275,939.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,275,939.72/13,670.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,188.17

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