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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,697.12, 18,902.06 and 7,409.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,697.12, 18,902.06 and 7,409.56 is: 10,225.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,697.12 : 18,902.06 = 7,409.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,697.12/18,902.06 = 7,409.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,697.12x = 18,902.06 × 7,409.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,697.12x = 140,055,947.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,055,947.69/13,697.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,225.21

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