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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,706.72, 18,915.27 and 7,419.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,706.72, 18,915.27 and 7,419.09 is: 10,238.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,706.72 : 18,915.27 = 7,419.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,706.72/18,915.27 = 7,419.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,706.72x = 18,915.27 × 7,419.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,706.72x = 140,334,175.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,334,175.35/13,706.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,238.35

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