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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,680.78, 18,879.42 and 7,393.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,680.78, 18,879.42 and 7,393.14 is: 10,202.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,680.78 : 18,879.42 = 7,393.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,680.78/18,879.42 = 7,393.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,680.78x = 18,879.42 × 7,393.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,680.78x = 139,578,195.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,578,195.18/13,680.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,202.50

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