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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,761.90, 18,991.26 and 7,474.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,761.90, 18,991.26 and 7,474.28 is: 10,314.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,761.90 : 18,991.26 = 7,474.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,761.90/18,991.26 = 7,474.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,761.90x = 18,991.26 × 7,474.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,761.90x = 141,945,899.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,945,899.84/13,761.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,314.41

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