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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,710.90, 18,921.06 and 7,423.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,710.90, 18,921.06 and 7,423.27 is: 10,244.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,710.90 : 18,921.06 = 7,423.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,710.90/18,921.06 = 7,423.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,710.90x = 18,921.06 × 7,423.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,710.90x = 140,456,137.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,456,137.07/13,710.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,244.12

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