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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,728.24, 18,944.98 and 7,440.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,728.24, 18,944.98 and 7,440.64 is: 10,268.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,728.24 : 18,944.98 = 7,440.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,728.24/18,944.98 = 7,440.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,728.24x = 18,944.98 × 7,440.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,728.24x = 140,962,775.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,962,775.99/13,728.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,268.09

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