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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,700.95, 18,907.32 and 7,413.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,700.95, 18,907.32 and 7,413.33 is: 10,230.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,700.95 : 18,907.32 = 7,413.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,700.95/18,907.32 = 7,413.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,700.95x = 18,907.32 × 7,413.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,700.95x = 140,166,153.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,166,153.22/13,700.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,230.39

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