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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,711.14, 18,921.33 and 7,423.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,711.14, 18,921.33 and 7,423.52 is: 10,244.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,711.14 : 18,921.33 = 7,423.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,711.14/18,921.33 = 7,423.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,711.14x = 18,921.33 × 7,423.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,711.14x = 140,462,777.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,462,777.07/13,711.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,244.43

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