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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,729.56, 18,946.80 and 7,441.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,729.56, 18,946.80 and 7,441.92 is: 10,269.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,729.56 : 18,946.80 = 7,441.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,729.56/18,946.80 = 7,441.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,729.56x = 18,946.80 × 7,441.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,729.56x = 141,000,569.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,000,569.86/13,729.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,269.85

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