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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,704.94, 18,912.82 and 7,417.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,704.94, 18,912.82 and 7,417.32 is: 10,235.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,704.94 : 18,912.82 = 7,417.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,704.94/18,912.82 = 7,417.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,704.94x = 18,912.82 × 7,417.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,704.94x = 140,282,362.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,282,362.48/13,704.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,235.90

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