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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,702.39, 18,909.38 and 7,414.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,702.39, 18,909.38 and 7,414.76 is: 10,232.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,702.39 : 18,909.38 = 7,414.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,702.39/18,909.38 = 7,414.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,702.39x = 18,909.38 × 7,414.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,702.39x = 140,208,477.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,208,477.38/13,702.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,232.41

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