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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,761.77, 18,990.86 and 7,474.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,761.77, 18,990.86 and 7,474.14 is: 10,314.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,761.77 : 18,990.86 = 7,474.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,761.77/18,990.86 = 7,474.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,761.77x = 18,990.86 × 7,474.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,761.77x = 141,940,308.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,940,308.99/13,761.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,314.11

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