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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,583.32, 20,361.90 and 7,423

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,583.32, 20,361.90 and 7,423 is: 11,127.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,583.32 : 20,361.90 = 7,423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,583.32/20,361.90 = 7,423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,583.32x = 20,361.90 × 7,423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,583.32x = 151,146,383.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,146,383.70/13,583.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,127.35

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