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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,692.78, 18,895.98 and 7,405.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,692.78, 18,895.98 and 7,405.20 is: 10,219.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,692.78 : 18,895.98 = 7,405.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,692.78/18,895.98 = 7,405.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,692.78x = 18,895.98 × 7,405.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,692.78x = 139,928,511.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,928,511.10/13,692.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,219.15

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