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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,674.57, 18,870.92 and 7,386.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,674.57, 18,870.92 and 7,386.95 is: 10,193.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,674.57 : 18,870.92 = 7,386.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,674.57/18,870.92 = 7,386.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,674.57x = 18,870.92 × 7,386.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,674.57x = 139,398,411.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,398,411.20/13,674.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,193.99

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