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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,717.62, 18,930.32 and 7,430.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,717.62, 18,930.32 and 7,430.00 is: 10,253.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,717.62 : 18,930.32 = 7,430.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,717.62/18,930.32 = 7,430.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,717.62x = 18,930.32 × 7,430.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,717.62x = 140,652,173.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,652,173.66/13,717.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,253.39

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