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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,697.52, 18,902.61 and 7,409.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,697.52, 18,902.61 and 7,409.90 is: 10,225.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,697.52 : 18,902.61 = 7,409.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,697.52/18,902.61 = 7,409.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,697.52x = 18,902.61 × 7,409.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,697.52x = 140,066,355.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,066,355.33/13,697.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,225.67

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