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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,701.72, 18,908.34 and 7,414.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,701.72, 18,908.34 and 7,414.20 is: 10,231.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,701.72 : 18,908.34 = 7,414.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,701.72/18,908.34 = 7,414.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,701.72x = 18,908.34 × 7,414.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,701.72x = 140,190,214.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,190,214.43/13,701.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,231.58

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