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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,389.57, 18,477.42 and 7,421.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,389.57, 18,477.42 and 7,421.11 is: 10,241.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,389.57 : 18,477.42 = 7,421.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,389.57/18,477.42 = 7,421.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,389.57x = 18,477.42 × 7,421.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,389.57x = 137,122,866.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,122,866.33/13,389.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,241.02

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