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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,708.96, 18,918.42 and 7,421.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,708.96, 18,918.42 and 7,421.33 is: 10,241.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,708.96 : 18,918.42 = 7,421.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,708.96/18,918.42 = 7,421.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,708.96x = 18,918.42 × 7,421.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,708.96x = 140,399,837.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,399,837.90/13,708.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,241.47

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