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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,676.76, 18,873.92 and 7,389.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,676.76, 18,873.92 and 7,389.12 is: 10,196.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,676.76 : 18,873.92 = 7,389.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,676.76/18,873.92 = 7,389.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,676.76x = 18,873.92 × 7,389.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,676.76x = 139,461,659.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,461,659.75/13,676.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,196.98

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