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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,391.91, 18,480.84 and 7,423.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,391.91, 18,480.84 and 7,423.56 is: 10,244.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,391.91 : 18,480.84 = 7,423.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,391.91/18,480.84 = 7,423.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,391.91x = 18,480.84 × 7,423.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,391.91x = 137,193,624.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,193,624.59/13,391.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,244.52

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