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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,421.52, 18,521.34 and 7,453.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,421.52, 18,521.34 and 7,453.03 is: 10,284.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,421.52 : 18,521.34 = 7,453.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,421.52/18,521.34 = 7,453.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,421.52x = 18,521.34 × 7,453.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,421.52x = 138,040,102.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,040,102.66/13,421.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,284.98

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