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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,709.13, 18,918.60 and 7,421.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,709.13, 18,918.60 and 7,421.50 is: 10,241.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,709.13 : 18,918.60 = 7,421.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,709.13/18,918.60 = 7,421.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,709.13x = 18,918.60 × 7,421.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,709.13x = 140,404,389.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,404,389.90/13,709.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,241.67

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