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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,708.73, 18,918.08 and 7,421.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,708.73, 18,918.08 and 7,421.11 is: 10,241.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,708.73 : 18,918.08 = 7,421.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,708.73/18,918.08 = 7,421.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,708.73x = 18,918.08 × 7,421.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,708.73x = 140,393,123.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,393,123.93/13,708.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,241.15

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