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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,717.46, 18,930.12 and 7,429.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,717.46, 18,930.12 and 7,429.84 is: 10,253.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,717.46 : 18,930.12 = 7,429.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,717.46/18,930.12 = 7,429.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,717.46x = 18,930.12 × 7,429.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,717.46x = 140,647,715.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,647,715.46/13,717.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,253.19

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