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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,697.16, 18,902.04 and 7,409.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,697.16, 18,902.04 and 7,409.56 is: 10,225.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,697.16 : 18,902.04 = 7,409.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,697.16/18,902.04 = 7,409.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,697.16x = 18,902.04 × 7,409.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,697.16x = 140,055,799.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,055,799.50/13,697.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,225.17

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