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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,735.41, 18,954.77 and 7,447.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,735.41, 18,954.77 and 7,447.74 is: 10,277.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,735.41 : 18,954.77 = 7,447.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,735.41/18,954.77 = 7,447.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,735.41x = 18,954.77 × 7,447.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,735.41x = 141,170,161.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,170,161.48/13,735.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,277.83

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