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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,701.28, 18,907.77 and 7,413.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,701.28, 18,907.77 and 7,413.64 is: 10,230.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,701.28 : 18,907.77 = 7,413.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,701.28/18,907.77 = 7,413.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,701.28x = 18,907.77 × 7,413.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,701.28x = 140,175,399.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,175,399.98/13,701.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,230.83

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