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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,712.63, 18,923.49 and 7,425

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,712.63, 18,923.49 and 7,425 is: 10,246.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,712.63 : 18,923.49 = 7,425 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,712.63/18,923.49 = 7,425/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,712.63x = 18,923.49 × 7,425
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,712.63x = 140,506,913.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,506,913.25/13,712.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,246.54

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