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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,710.52, 18,920.51 and 7,422.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,710.52, 18,920.51 and 7,422.89 is: 10,243.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,710.52 : 18,920.51 = 7,422.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,710.52/18,920.51 = 7,422.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,710.52x = 18,920.51 × 7,422.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,710.52x = 140,444,887.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,444,887.90/13,710.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,243.59

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