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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,709.39, 18,918.98 and 7,421.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,709.39, 18,918.98 and 7,421.77 is: 10,242.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,709.39 : 18,918.98 = 7,421.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,709.39/18,918.98 = 7,421.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,709.39x = 18,918.98 × 7,421.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,709.39x = 140,412,267.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,412,267.89/13,709.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,242.05

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