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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,694.72, 18,898.68 and 7,407.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,694.72, 18,898.68 and 7,407.20 is: 10,221.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,694.72 : 18,898.68 = 7,407.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,694.72/18,898.68 = 7,407.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,694.72x = 18,898.68 × 7,407.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,694.72x = 139,986,302.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,986,302.50/13,694.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,221.92

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