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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,673.57, 18,869.52 and 7,385.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,673.57, 18,869.52 and 7,385.94 is: 10,192.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,673.57 : 18,869.52 = 7,385.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,673.57/18,869.52 = 7,385.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,673.57x = 18,869.52 × 7,385.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,673.57x = 139,369,142.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,369,142.55/13,673.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,192.59

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