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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,711.17, 18,921.50 and 7,423.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,711.17, 18,921.50 and 7,423.55 is: 10,244.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,711.17 : 18,921.50 = 7,423.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,711.17/18,921.50 = 7,423.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,711.17x = 18,921.50 × 7,423.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,711.17x = 140,464,668.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,464,668.39/13,711.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,244.54

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