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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,676.07, 18,873 and 7,388.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,676.07, 18,873 and 7,388.46 is: 10,196.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,676.07 : 18,873 = 7,388.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,676.07/18,873 = 7,388.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,676.07x = 18,873 × 7,388.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,676.07x = 139,442,405.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,442,405.58/13,676.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,196.09

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