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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,708.93, 18,918.33 and 7,421.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,708.93, 18,918.33 and 7,421.31 is: 10,241.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,708.93 : 18,918.33 = 7,421.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,708.93/18,918.33 = 7,421.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,708.93x = 18,918.33 × 7,421.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,708.93x = 140,398,799.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,398,799.80/13,708.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,241.41

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