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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,700.90, 18,907.13 and 7,413.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,700.90, 18,907.13 and 7,413.27 is: 10,230.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,700.90 : 18,907.13 = 7,413.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,700.90/18,907.13 = 7,413.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,700.90x = 18,907.13 × 7,413.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,700.90x = 140,163,622.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,163,622.55/13,700.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,230.25

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