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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,719.76, 18,933.28 and 7,432.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,719.76, 18,933.28 and 7,432.14 is: 10,256.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,719.76 : 18,933.28 = 7,432.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,719.76/18,933.28 = 7,432.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,719.76x = 18,933.28 × 7,432.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,719.76x = 140,714,787.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,714,787.62/13,719.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,256.36

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