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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,695.36, 18,899.54 and 7,407.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,695.36, 18,899.54 and 7,407.72 is: 10,222.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,695.36 : 18,899.54 = 7,407.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,695.36/18,899.54 = 7,407.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,695.36x = 18,899.54 × 7,407.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,695.36x = 140,002,500.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,002,500.45/13,695.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,222.62

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