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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,731.24, 18,948.98 and 7,443.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,731.24, 18,948.98 and 7,443.64 is: 10,272.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,731.24 : 18,948.98 = 7,443.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,731.24/18,948.98 = 7,443.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,731.24x = 18,948.98 × 7,443.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,731.24x = 141,049,385.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,049,385.49/13,731.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,272.15

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