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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,720.17, 18,933.91 and 7,432.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,720.17, 18,933.91 and 7,432.55 is: 10,256.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,720.17 : 18,933.91 = 7,432.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,720.17/18,933.91 = 7,432.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,720.17x = 18,933.91 × 7,432.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,720.17x = 140,727,232.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,727,232.77/13,720.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,256.96

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