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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,732.84, 18,951.15 and 7,445.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,732.84, 18,951.15 and 7,445.17 is: 10,274.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,732.84 : 18,951.15 = 7,445.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,732.84/18,951.15 = 7,445.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,732.84x = 18,951.15 × 7,445.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,732.84x = 141,094,533.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,094,533.45/13,732.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,274.24

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