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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,731.78, 18,949.80 and 7,444.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,731.78, 18,949.80 and 7,444.14 is: 10,272.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,731.78 : 18,949.80 = 7,444.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,731.78/18,949.80 = 7,444.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,731.78x = 18,949.80 × 7,444.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,731.78x = 141,064,964.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,064,964.17/13,731.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,272.88

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