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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,729.73, 18,947.14 and 7,442.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,729.73, 18,947.14 and 7,442.10 is: 10,270.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,729.73 : 18,947.14 = 7,442.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,729.73/18,947.14 = 7,442.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,729.73x = 18,947.14 × 7,442.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,729.73x = 141,006,510.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,006,510.59/13,729.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,270.16

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