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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,715.67, 18,927.54 and 7,428

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,715.67, 18,927.54 and 7,428 is: 10,250.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,715.67 : 18,927.54 = 7,428 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,715.67/18,927.54 = 7,428/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,715.67x = 18,927.54 × 7,428
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,715.67x = 140,593,767.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,593,767.12/13,715.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,250.59

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