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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,673.75, 18,869.79 and 7,386.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,673.75, 18,869.79 and 7,386.13 is: 10,192.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,673.75 : 18,869.79 = 7,386.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,673.75/18,869.79 = 7,386.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,673.75x = 18,869.79 × 7,386.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,673.75x = 139,374,590.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,374,590.73/13,673.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,192.86

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