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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,733.84, 18,952.53 and 7,446.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,733.84, 18,952.53 and 7,446.08 is: 10,275.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,733.84 : 18,952.53 = 7,446.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,733.84/18,952.53 = 7,446.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,733.84x = 18,952.53 × 7,446.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,733.84x = 141,122,054.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,122,054.58/13,733.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,275.50

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