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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,697.63, 18,902.60 and 7,409.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,697.63, 18,902.60 and 7,409.87 is: 10,225.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,697.63 : 18,902.60 = 7,409.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,697.63/18,902.60 = 7,409.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,697.63x = 18,902.60 × 7,409.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,697.63x = 140,065,771.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,065,771.61/13,697.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,225.55

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