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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,761.21, 18,990.54 and 7,473.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,761.21, 18,990.54 and 7,473.59 is: 10,313.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,761.21 : 18,990.54 = 7,473.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,761.21/18,990.54 = 7,473.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,761.21x = 18,990.54 × 7,473.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,761.21x = 141,927,414.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,927,414.89/13,761.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,313.59

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