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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,720.67, 18,934.53 and 7,433.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,720.67, 18,934.53 and 7,433.05 is: 10,257.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,720.67 : 18,934.53 = 7,433.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,720.67/18,934.53 = 7,433.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,720.67x = 18,934.53 × 7,433.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,720.67x = 140,741,308.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,741,308.22/13,720.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,257.61

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