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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,389.68, 18,477.90 and 7,421.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,389.68, 18,477.90 and 7,421.46 is: 10,241.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,389.68 : 18,477.90 = 7,421.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,389.68/18,477.90 = 7,421.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,389.68x = 18,477.90 × 7,421.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,389.68x = 137,132,995.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,132,995.73/13,389.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,241.70

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