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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,685.69, 18,886.26 and 7,398.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,685.69, 18,886.26 and 7,398.06 is: 10,209.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,685.69 : 18,886.26 = 7,398.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,685.69/18,886.26 = 7,398.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,685.69x = 18,886.26 × 7,398.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,685.69x = 139,721,684.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,721,684.66/13,685.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,209.33

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