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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,720.72, 18,934.74 and 7,433.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,720.72, 18,934.74 and 7,433.32 is: 10,258.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,720.72 : 18,934.74 = 7,433.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,720.72/18,934.74 = 7,433.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,720.72x = 18,934.74 × 7,433.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,720.72x = 140,747,981.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,747,981.54/13,720.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,258.06

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