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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,388.91, 18,476.73 and 7,420.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,388.91, 18,476.73 and 7,420.83 is: 10,240.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,388.91 : 18,476.73 = 7,420.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,388.91/18,476.73 = 7,420.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,388.91x = 18,476.73 × 7,420.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,388.91x = 137,112,672.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,112,672.29/13,388.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,240.76

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