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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,672.98, 18,868.71 and 7,385.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,672.98, 18,868.71 and 7,385.35 is: 10,191.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,672.98 : 18,868.71 = 7,385.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,672.98/18,868.71 = 7,385.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,672.98x = 18,868.71 × 7,385.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,672.98x = 139,351,990.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,351,990.47/13,672.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,191.78

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