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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,710.72, 18,920.78 and 7,423.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,710.72, 18,920.78 and 7,423.10 is: 10,243.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,710.72 : 18,920.78 = 7,423.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,710.72/18,920.78 = 7,423.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,710.72x = 18,920.78 × 7,423.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,710.72x = 140,450,842.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,450,842.02/13,710.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,243.87

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