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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,699.97, 18,905.87 and 7,412.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,699.97, 18,905.87 and 7,412.21 is: 10,228.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,699.97 : 18,905.87 = 7,412.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,699.97/18,905.87 = 7,412.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,699.97x = 18,905.87 × 7,412.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,699.97x = 140,134,202.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,134,202.67/13,699.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,228.80

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