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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,710.79, 18,920.91 and 7,423.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,710.79, 18,920.91 and 7,423.17 is: 10,243.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,710.79 : 18,920.91 = 7,423.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,710.79/18,920.91 = 7,423.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,710.79x = 18,920.91 × 7,423.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,710.79x = 140,453,131.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,453,131.48/13,710.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,243.99

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