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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,761.78, 18,991.47 and 7,474.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,761.78, 18,991.47 and 7,474.15 is: 10,314.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,761.78 : 18,991.47 = 7,474.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,761.78/18,991.47 = 7,474.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,761.78x = 18,991.47 × 7,474.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,761.78x = 141,945,095.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,945,095.50/13,761.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,314.44

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