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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,389.68, 18,475.35 and 7,723.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,389.68, 18,475.35 and 7,723.10 is: 10,656.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,389.68 : 18,475.35 = 7,723.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,389.68/18,475.35 = 7,723.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,389.68x = 18,475.35 × 7,723.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,389.68x = 142,686,975.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,686,975.59/13,389.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,656.49

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