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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,674.92, 18,871.38 and 7,387.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,674.92, 18,871.38 and 7,387.29 is: 10,194.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,674.92 : 18,871.38 = 7,387.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,674.92/18,871.38 = 7,387.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,674.92x = 18,871.38 × 7,387.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,674.92x = 139,408,356.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,408,356.76/13,674.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,194.46

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