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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,746.28, 18,969.96 and 7,458.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,746.28, 18,969.96 and 7,458.76 is: 10,293.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,746.28 : 18,969.96 = 7,458.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,746.28/18,969.96 = 7,458.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,746.28x = 18,969.96 × 7,458.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,746.28x = 141,492,378.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,492,378.85/13,746.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,293.14

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