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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,709.70, 18,919.43 and 7,422.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,709.70, 18,919.43 and 7,422.07 is: 10,242.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,709.70 : 18,919.43 = 7,422.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,709.70/18,919.43 = 7,422.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,709.70x = 18,919.43 × 7,422.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,709.70x = 140,421,411.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,421,411.06/13,709.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,242.49

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