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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,730.63, 18,948.27 and 7,443

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,730.63, 18,948.27 and 7,443 is: 10,271.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,730.63 : 18,948.27 = 7,443 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,730.63/18,948.27 = 7,443/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,730.63x = 18,948.27 × 7,443
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,730.63x = 141,031,973.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,031,973.61/13,730.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,271.34

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