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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,672.76, 18,868.43 and 7,385.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,672.76, 18,868.43 and 7,385.14 is: 10,191.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,672.76 : 18,868.43 = 7,385.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,672.76/18,868.43 = 7,385.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,672.76x = 18,868.43 × 7,385.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,672.76x = 139,345,865.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,345,865.86/13,672.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,191.50

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