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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,063.57, 18,027.72 and 7,474.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,063.57, 18,027.72 and 7,474.57 is: 10,314.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,063.57 : 18,027.72 = 7,474.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,063.57/18,027.72 = 7,474.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,063.57x = 18,027.72 × 7,474.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,063.57x = 134,749,455.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,749,455.08/13,063.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,314.90

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