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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,701.78, 18,908.58 and 7,414.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,701.78, 18,908.58 and 7,414.26 is: 10,231.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,701.78 : 18,908.58 = 7,414.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,701.78/18,908.58 = 7,414.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,701.78x = 18,908.58 × 7,414.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,701.78x = 140,193,128.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,193,128.35/13,701.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,231.75

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