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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,392.21, 18,480.96 and 7,423.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,392.21, 18,480.96 and 7,423.83 is: 10,244.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,392.21 : 18,480.96 = 7,423.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,392.21/18,480.96 = 7,423.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,392.21x = 18,480.96 × 7,423.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,392.21x = 137,199,505.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,199,505.28/13,392.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,244.72

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