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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,290.63, 18,343.71 and 7,914.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,290.63, 18,343.71 and 7,914.39 is: 10,923.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,290.63 : 18,343.71 = 7,914.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,290.63/18,343.71 = 7,914.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,290.63x = 18,343.71 × 7,914.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,290.63x = 145,179,274.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,179,274.99/13,290.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,923.43

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