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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,694.73, 18,898.74 and 7,407.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,694.73, 18,898.74 and 7,407.11 is: 10,221.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,694.73 : 18,898.74 = 7,407.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,694.73/18,898.74 = 7,407.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,694.73x = 18,898.74 × 7,407.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,694.73x = 139,984,951.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,984,951.55/13,694.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,221.81

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