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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,739.59, 18,960.65 and 7,451.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,739.59, 18,960.65 and 7,451.97 is: 10,283.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,739.59 : 18,960.65 = 7,451.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,739.59/18,960.65 = 7,451.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,739.59x = 18,960.65 × 7,451.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,739.59x = 141,294,194.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,294,194.98/13,739.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,283.73

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