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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,729.31, 18,946.44 and 7,441.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,729.31, 18,946.44 and 7,441.68 is: 10,269.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,729.31 : 18,946.44 = 7,441.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,729.31/18,946.44 = 7,441.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,729.31x = 18,946.44 × 7,441.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,729.31x = 140,993,343.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,993,343.62/13,729.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,269.52

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