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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,421.70, 18,521.16 and 7,453.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,421.70, 18,521.16 and 7,453.01 is: 10,284.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,421.70 : 18,521.16 = 7,453.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,421.70/18,521.16 = 7,453.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,421.70x = 18,521.16 × 7,453.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,421.70x = 138,038,409.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,038,409.05/13,421.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,284.72

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