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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,720.92, 18,934.92 and 7,433.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,720.92, 18,934.92 and 7,433.28 is: 10,257.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,720.92 : 18,934.92 = 7,433.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,720.92/18,934.92 = 7,433.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,720.92x = 18,934.92 × 7,433.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,720.92x = 140,748,562.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,748,562.14/13,720.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,257.95

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