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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,732.94, 18,951.40 and 7,445.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,732.94, 18,951.40 and 7,445.32 is: 10,274.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,732.94 : 18,951.40 = 7,445.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,732.94/18,951.40 = 7,445.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,732.94x = 18,951.40 × 7,445.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,732.94x = 141,099,199.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,099,199.38/13,732.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,274.51

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