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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,680.58, 18,879.20 and 7,392.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,680.58, 18,879.20 and 7,392.96 is: 10,202.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,680.58 : 18,879.20 = 7,392.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,680.58/18,879.20 = 7,392.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,680.58x = 18,879.20 × 7,392.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,680.58x = 139,573,170.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,573,170.43/13,680.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,202.28

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