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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,705.73, 18,913.89 and 7,418.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,705.73, 18,913.89 and 7,418.09 is: 10,236.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,705.73 : 18,913.89 = 7,418.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,705.73/18,913.89 = 7,418.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,705.73x = 18,913.89 × 7,418.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,705.73x = 140,304,938.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,304,938.27/13,705.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,236.95

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