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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,389.96, 18,478.28 and 7,421.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,389.96, 18,478.28 and 7,421.73 is: 10,242.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,389.96 : 18,478.28 = 7,421.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,389.96/18,478.28 = 7,421.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,389.96x = 18,478.28 × 7,421.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,389.96x = 137,140,712.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,140,712.54/13,389.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,242.06

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