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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,744.09, 18,966.77 and 7,456.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,744.09, 18,966.77 and 7,456.33 is: 10,289.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,744.09 : 18,966.77 = 7,456.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,744.09/18,966.77 = 7,456.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,744.09x = 18,966.77 × 7,456.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,744.09x = 141,422,458.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,422,458.87/13,744.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,289.69

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