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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,701.27, 18,907.79 and 7,413.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,701.27, 18,907.79 and 7,413.65 is: 10,230.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,701.27 : 18,907.79 = 7,413.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,701.27/18,907.79 = 7,413.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,701.27x = 18,907.79 × 7,413.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,701.27x = 140,175,605.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,175,605.73/13,701.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,230.85

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