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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,695.78, 18,900.17 and 7,408.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,695.78, 18,900.17 and 7,408.16 is: 10,223.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,695.78 : 18,900.17 = 7,408.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,695.78/18,900.17 = 7,408.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,695.78x = 18,900.17 × 7,408.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,695.78x = 140,015,351.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,015,351.85/13,695.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,223.25

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