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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,942.23, 16,413.22 and 7,423.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,942.23, 16,413.22 and 7,423.53 is: 11,135.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,942.23 : 16,413.22 = 7,423.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,942.23/16,413.22 = 7,423.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,942.23x = 16,413.22 × 7,423.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,942.23x = 121,844,031.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,844,031.07/10,942.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,135.21

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