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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,726.55, 18,942.63 and 7,438.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,726.55, 18,942.63 and 7,438.93 is: 10,265.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,726.55 : 18,942.63 = 7,438.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,726.55/18,942.63 = 7,438.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,726.55x = 18,942.63 × 7,438.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,726.55x = 140,912,898.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,912,898.59/13,726.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,265.72

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