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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,718.74, 18,931.94 and 7,431.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,718.74, 18,931.94 and 7,431.12 is: 10,254.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,718.74 : 18,931.94 = 7,431.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,718.74/18,931.94 = 7,431.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,718.74x = 18,931.94 × 7,431.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,718.74x = 140,685,517.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,685,517.97/13,718.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,254.99

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