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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,709.36, 18,918.90 and 7,421.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,709.36, 18,918.90 and 7,421.73 is: 10,241.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,709.36 : 18,918.90 = 7,421.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,709.36/18,918.90 = 7,421.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,709.36x = 18,918.90 × 7,421.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,709.36x = 140,410,967.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,410,967.70/13,709.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,241.98

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