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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,724.84, 18,940.20 and 7,437.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,724.84, 18,940.20 and 7,437.08 is: 10,263.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,724.84 : 18,940.20 = 7,437.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,724.84/18,940.20 = 7,437.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,724.84x = 18,940.20 × 7,437.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,724.84x = 140,859,782.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,859,782.62/13,724.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,263.13

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