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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,701, 18,907.38 and 7,413.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,701, 18,907.38 and 7,413.42 is: 10,230.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,701 : 18,907.38 = 7,413.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,701/18,907.38 = 7,413.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,701x = 18,907.38 × 7,413.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,701x = 140,168,349.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,168,349.04/13,701
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,230.52

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