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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,710.94, 18,921.12 and 7,423.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,710.94, 18,921.12 and 7,423.32 is: 10,244.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,710.94 : 18,921.12 = 7,423.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,710.94/18,921.12 = 7,423.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,710.94x = 18,921.12 × 7,423.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,710.94x = 140,457,528.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,457,528.52/13,710.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,244.19

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