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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,717.88, 18,930.68 and 7,430.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,717.88, 18,930.68 and 7,430.25 is: 10,253.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,717.88 : 18,930.68 = 7,430.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,717.88/18,930.68 = 7,430.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,717.88x = 18,930.68 × 7,430.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,717.88x = 140,659,647.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,659,647.92/13,717.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,253.75

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