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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,706.26, 18,914.72 and 7,418.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,706.26, 18,914.72 and 7,418.63 is: 10,237.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,706.26 : 18,914.72 = 7,418.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,706.26/18,914.72 = 7,418.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,706.26x = 18,914.72 × 7,418.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,706.26x = 140,321,319.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,321,319.43/13,706.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,237.76

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