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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,695.31, 18,899.52 and 7,407.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,695.31, 18,899.52 and 7,407.68 is: 10,222.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,695.31 : 18,899.52 = 7,407.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,695.31/18,899.52 = 7,407.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,695.31x = 18,899.52 × 7,407.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,695.31x = 140,001,643.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,001,643.56/13,695.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,222.60

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