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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,223.70, 18,251.91 and 7,921.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,223.70, 18,251.91 and 7,921.62 is: 10,933.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,223.70 : 18,251.91 = 7,921.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,223.70/18,251.91 = 7,921.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,223.70x = 18,251.91 × 7,921.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,223.70x = 144,584,695.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,584,695.29/13,223.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,933.75

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