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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,705.74, 18,913.91 and 7,418.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,705.74, 18,913.91 and 7,418.12 is: 10,236.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,705.74 : 18,913.91 = 7,418.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,705.74/18,913.91 = 7,418.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,705.74x = 18,913.91 × 7,418.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,705.74x = 140,305,578.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,305,578.02/13,705.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,236.99

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