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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,674.32, 18,871.74 and 7,707.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,674.32, 18,871.74 and 7,707.14 is: 10,636.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,674.32 : 18,871.74 = 7,707.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,674.32/18,871.74 = 7,707.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,674.32x = 18,871.74 × 7,707.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,674.32x = 145,447,142.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,447,142.22/13,674.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,636.52

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