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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,700.78, 18,907.08 and 7,413.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,700.78, 18,907.08 and 7,413.14 is: 10,230.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,700.78 : 18,907.08 = 7,413.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,700.78/18,907.08 = 7,413.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,700.78x = 18,907.08 × 7,413.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,700.78x = 140,160,831.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,160,831.03/13,700.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,230.14

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