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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,674.76, 18,871.18 and 7,387.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,674.76, 18,871.18 and 7,387.13 is: 10,194.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,674.76 : 18,871.18 = 7,387.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,674.76/18,871.18 = 7,387.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,674.76x = 18,871.18 × 7,387.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,674.76x = 139,403,888.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,403,888.62/13,674.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,194.25

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