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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,711.44, 18,921.79 and 7,423.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,711.44, 18,921.79 and 7,423.81 is: 10,244.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,711.44 : 18,921.79 = 7,423.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,711.44/18,921.79 = 7,423.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,711.44x = 18,921.79 × 7,423.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,711.44x = 140,471,773.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,471,773.82/13,711.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,244.86

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