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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,421.79, 18,521.44 and 7,453.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,421.79, 18,521.44 and 7,453.83 is: 10,285.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,421.79 : 18,521.44 = 7,453.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,421.79/18,521.44 = 7,453.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,421.79x = 18,521.44 × 7,453.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,421.79x = 138,055,665.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,055,665.12/13,421.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,285.94

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