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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,674.38, 18,870.65 and 7,386.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,674.38, 18,870.65 and 7,386.75 is: 10,193.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,674.38 : 18,870.65 = 7,386.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,674.38/18,870.65 = 7,386.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,674.38x = 18,870.65 × 7,386.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,674.38x = 139,392,736.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,392,736.95/13,674.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,193.72

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