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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,673.94, 18,870.05 and 7,386.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,673.94, 18,870.05 and 7,386.32 is: 10,193.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,673.94 : 18,870.05 = 7,386.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,673.94/18,870.05 = 7,386.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,673.94x = 18,870.05 × 7,386.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,673.94x = 139,380,133.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,380,133.37/13,673.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,193.12

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