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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,697.36, 18,902.24 and 7,409.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,697.36, 18,902.24 and 7,409.73 is: 10,225.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,697.36 : 18,902.24 = 7,409.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,697.36/18,902.24 = 7,409.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,697.36x = 18,902.24 × 7,409.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,697.36x = 140,060,457.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,060,457.75/13,697.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,225.37

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