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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,744.84, 18,967.71 and 7,457.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,744.84, 18,967.71 and 7,457.17 is: 10,290.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,744.84 : 18,967.71 = 7,457.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,744.84/18,967.71 = 7,457.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,744.84x = 18,967.71 × 7,457.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,744.84x = 141,445,437.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,445,437.98/13,744.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,290.80

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