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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,727.46, 18,943.86 and 7,439.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,727.46, 18,943.86 and 7,439.85 is: 10,266.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,727.46 : 18,943.86 = 7,439.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,727.46/18,943.86 = 7,439.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,727.46x = 18,943.86 × 7,439.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,727.46x = 140,939,476.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,939,476.82/13,727.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,266.97

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