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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,720.52, 18,934.30 and 7,432.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,720.52, 18,934.30 and 7,432.92 is: 10,257.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,720.52 : 18,934.30 = 7,432.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,720.52/18,934.30 = 7,432.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,720.52x = 18,934.30 × 7,432.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,720.52x = 140,737,137.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,737,137.16/13,720.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,257.42

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