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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,731.84, 18,949.77 and 7,444.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,731.84, 18,949.77 and 7,444.17 is: 10,272.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,731.84 : 18,949.77 = 7,444.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,731.84/18,949.77 = 7,444.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,731.84x = 18,949.77 × 7,444.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,731.84x = 141,065,309.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,065,309.34/13,731.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,272.86

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