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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,704.53, 18,912.27 and 7,416.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,704.53, 18,912.27 and 7,416.90 is: 10,235.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,704.53 : 18,912.27 = 7,416.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,704.53/18,912.27 = 7,416.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,704.53x = 18,912.27 × 7,416.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,704.53x = 140,270,415.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,270,415.36/13,704.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,235.33

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