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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,711.55, 18,921.85 and 7,423.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,711.55, 18,921.85 and 7,423.88 is: 10,244.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,711.55 : 18,921.85 = 7,423.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,711.55/18,921.85 = 7,423.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,711.55x = 18,921.85 × 7,423.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,711.55x = 140,473,430.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,473,430.61/13,711.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,244.90

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