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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,731.38, 18,930.97 and 10,908.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,731.38, 18,930.97 and 10,908.12 is: 15,038.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,731.38 : 18,930.97 = 10,908.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,731.38/18,930.97 = 10,908.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,731.38x = 18,930.97 × 10,908.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,731.38x = 206,501,306.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,501,306.11/13,731.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,038.65

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