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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,731.65, 18,949.65 and 7,444.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,731.65, 18,949.65 and 7,444.02 is: 10,272.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,731.65 : 18,949.65 = 7,444.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,731.65/18,949.65 = 7,444.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,731.65x = 18,949.65 × 7,444.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,731.65x = 141,061,573.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,061,573.59/13,731.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,272.74

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