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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,727.31, 18,943.68 and 7,439.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,727.31, 18,943.68 and 7,439.68 is: 10,266.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,727.31 : 18,943.68 = 7,439.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,727.31/18,943.68 = 7,439.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,727.31x = 18,943.68 × 7,439.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,727.31x = 140,934,917.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,934,917.22/13,727.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,266.75

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