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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,719.79, 18,933.40 and 7,432.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,719.79, 18,933.40 and 7,432.16 is: 10,256.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,719.79 : 18,933.40 = 7,432.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,719.79/18,933.40 = 7,432.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,719.79x = 18,933.40 × 7,432.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,719.79x = 140,716,058.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,716,058.14/13,719.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,256.43

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