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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,675.75, 18,872.54 and 7,388.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,675.75, 18,872.54 and 7,388.13 is: 10,195.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,675.75 : 18,872.54 = 7,388.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,675.75/18,872.54 = 7,388.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,675.75x = 18,872.54 × 7,388.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,675.75x = 139,432,778.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,432,778.95/13,675.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,195.62

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