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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,691.91, 18,894.84 and 7,404.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,691.91, 18,894.84 and 7,404.29 is: 10,217.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,691.91 : 18,894.84 = 7,404.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,691.91/18,894.84 = 7,404.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,691.91x = 18,894.84 × 7,404.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,691.91x = 139,902,874.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,902,874.86/13,691.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,217.92

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