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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,675.88, 18,872.72 and 7,388.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,675.88, 18,872.72 and 7,388.26 is: 10,195.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,675.88 : 18,872.72 = 7,388.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,675.88/18,872.72 = 7,388.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,675.88x = 18,872.72 × 7,388.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,675.88x = 139,436,562.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,436,562.27/13,675.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,195.80

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