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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,708.72, 18,918.03 and 7,421.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,708.72, 18,918.03 and 7,421.09 is: 10,241.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,708.72 : 18,918.03 = 7,421.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,708.72/18,918.03 = 7,421.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,708.72x = 18,918.03 × 7,421.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,708.72x = 140,392,403.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,392,403.25/13,708.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,241.10

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