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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,711.52, 18,921.92 and 7,423.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,711.52, 18,921.92 and 7,423.92 is: 10,245.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,711.52 : 18,921.92 = 7,423.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,711.52/18,921.92 = 7,423.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,711.52x = 18,921.92 × 7,423.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,711.52x = 140,474,820.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,474,820.33/13,711.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,245.02

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