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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,718.51, 18,931.92 and 7,750.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,718.51, 18,931.92 and 7,750.06 is: 10,695.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,718.51 : 18,931.92 = 7,750.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,718.51/18,931.92 = 7,750.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,718.51x = 18,931.92 × 7,750.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,718.51x = 146,723,439.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,723,439.52/13,718.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,695.29

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