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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,701.36, 18,907.88 and 7,413.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,701.36, 18,907.88 and 7,413.76 is: 10,230.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,701.36 : 18,907.88 = 7,413.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,701.36/18,907.88 = 7,413.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,701.36x = 18,907.88 × 7,413.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,701.36x = 140,178,484.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,178,484.43/13,701.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,230.99

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