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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,700.22, 18,906.33 and 7,412.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,700.22, 18,906.33 and 7,412.60 is: 10,229.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,700.22 : 18,906.33 = 7,412.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,700.22/18,906.33 = 7,412.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,700.22x = 18,906.33 × 7,412.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,700.22x = 140,144,967.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,144,967.23/13,700.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,229.40

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