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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,706.79, 18,915.15 and 7,419.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,706.79, 18,915.15 and 7,419.16 is: 10,238.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,706.79 : 18,915.15 = 7,419.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,706.79/18,915.15 = 7,419.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,706.79x = 18,915.15 × 7,419.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,706.79x = 140,334,575.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,334,575.74/13,706.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,238.33

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