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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,731.76, 18,949.96 and 7,444.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,731.76, 18,949.96 and 7,444.24 is: 10,273.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,731.76 : 18,949.96 = 7,444.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,731.76/18,949.96 = 7,444.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,731.76x = 18,949.96 × 7,444.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,731.76x = 141,068,050.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,068,050.23/13,731.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,273.12

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