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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,729.59, 18,946.67 and 7,441.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,729.59, 18,946.67 and 7,441.83 is: 10,269.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,729.59 : 18,946.67 = 7,441.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,729.59/18,946.67 = 7,441.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,729.59x = 18,946.67 × 7,441.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,729.59x = 140,997,860.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,997,860.00/13,729.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,269.63

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