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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,706.73, 18,915.33 and 7,419.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,706.73, 18,915.33 and 7,419.11 is: 10,238.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,706.73 : 18,915.33 = 7,419.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,706.73/18,915.33 = 7,419.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,706.73x = 18,915.33 × 7,419.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,706.73x = 140,334,819.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,334,819.38/13,706.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,238.39

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