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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,707.07, 18,915.75 and 7,419.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,707.07, 18,915.75 and 7,419.44 is: 10,238.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,707.07 : 18,915.75 = 7,419.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,707.07/18,915.75 = 7,419.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,707.07x = 18,915.75 × 7,419.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,707.07x = 140,344,272.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,344,272.18/13,707.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,238.82

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