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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,729.24, 18,946.36 and 7,441.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,729.24, 18,946.36 and 7,441.64 is: 10,269.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,729.24 : 18,946.36 = 7,441.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,729.24/18,946.36 = 7,441.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,729.24x = 18,946.36 × 7,441.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,729.24x = 140,991,990.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,991,990.43/13,729.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,269.47

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