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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,725.52, 18,941.18 and 7,437.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,725.52, 18,941.18 and 7,437.92 is: 10,264.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,725.52 : 18,941.18 = 7,437.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,725.52/18,941.18 = 7,437.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,725.52x = 18,941.18 × 7,437.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,725.52x = 140,882,981.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,882,981.55/13,725.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,264.31

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