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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,720.70, 18,934.63 and 7,433.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,720.70, 18,934.63 and 7,433.08 is: 10,257.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,720.70 : 18,934.63 = 7,433.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,720.70/18,934.63 = 7,433.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,720.70x = 18,934.63 × 7,433.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,720.70x = 140,742,553.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,742,553.64/13,720.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,257.68

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