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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,732.87, 18,951.41 and 7,445.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,732.87, 18,951.41 and 7,445.25 is: 10,274.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,732.87 : 18,951.41 = 7,445.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,732.87/18,951.41 = 7,445.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,732.87x = 18,951.41 × 7,445.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,732.87x = 141,097,985.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,097,985.30/13,732.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,274.47

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