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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,720.77, 18,934.64 and 7,433.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,720.77, 18,934.64 and 7,433.16 is: 10,257.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,720.77 : 18,934.64 = 7,433.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,720.77/18,934.64 = 7,433.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,720.77x = 18,934.64 × 7,433.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,720.77x = 140,744,171.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,744,171.50/13,720.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,257.75

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