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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,723.83, 18,938.21 and 7,673.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,723.83, 18,938.21 and 7,673.67 is: 10,589.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,723.83 : 18,938.21 = 7,673.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,723.83/18,938.21 = 7,673.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,723.83x = 18,938.21 × 7,673.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,723.83x = 145,325,535.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,325,535.56/13,723.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,589.28

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