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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,391.67, 18,480.60 and 7,423.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,391.67, 18,480.60 and 7,423.41 is: 10,244.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,391.67 : 18,480.60 = 7,423.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,391.67/18,480.60 = 7,423.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,391.67x = 18,480.60 × 7,423.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,391.67x = 137,189,070.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,189,070.85/13,391.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,244.36

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