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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,709.44, 18,919.03 and 7,421.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,709.44, 18,919.03 and 7,421.81 is: 10,242.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,709.44 : 18,919.03 = 7,421.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,709.44/18,919.03 = 7,421.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,709.44x = 18,919.03 × 7,421.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,709.44x = 140,413,408.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,413,408.94/13,709.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,242.10

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