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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,709.61, 18,919.32 and 7,421.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,709.61, 18,919.32 and 7,421.97 is: 10,242.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,709.61 : 18,919.32 = 7,421.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,709.61/18,919.32 = 7,421.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,709.61x = 18,919.32 × 7,421.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,709.61x = 140,418,625.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,418,625.46/13,709.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,242.35

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