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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,711.46, 18,921.81 and 7,423.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,711.46, 18,921.81 and 7,423.83 is: 10,244.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,711.46 : 18,921.81 = 7,423.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,711.46/18,921.81 = 7,423.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,711.46x = 18,921.81 × 7,423.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,711.46x = 140,472,300.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,472,300.73/13,711.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,244.89

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