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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,709.03, 18,918.48 and 7,421.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,709.03, 18,918.48 and 7,421.40 is: 10,241.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,709.03 : 18,918.48 = 7,421.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,709.03/18,918.48 = 7,421.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,709.03x = 18,918.48 × 7,421.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,709.03x = 140,401,607.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,401,607.47/13,709.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,241.55

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