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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,747.57, 18,971.66 and 7,459.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,747.57, 18,971.66 and 7,459.95 is: 10,294.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,747.57 : 18,971.66 = 7,459.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,747.57/18,971.66 = 7,459.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,747.57x = 18,971.66 × 7,459.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,747.57x = 141,527,540.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,527,540.16/13,747.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,294.73

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