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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,708.88, 18,918.34 and 7,421.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,708.88, 18,918.34 and 7,421.26 is: 10,241.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,708.88 : 18,918.34 = 7,421.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,708.88/18,918.34 = 7,421.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,708.88x = 18,918.34 × 7,421.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,708.88x = 140,397,854.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,397,854.06/13,708.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,241.38

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