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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,421.21, 18,521.85 and 7,453.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,421.21, 18,521.85 and 7,453.43 is: 10,286.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,421.21 : 18,521.85 = 7,453.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,421.21/18,521.85 = 7,453.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,421.21x = 18,521.85 × 7,453.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,421.21x = 138,051,312.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,051,312.45/13,421.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,286.06

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