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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,315, 18,374.70 and 7,427

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,315, 18,374.70 and 7,427 is: 10,249.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,315 : 18,374.70 = 7,427 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,315/18,374.70 = 7,427/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,315x = 18,374.70 × 7,427
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,315x = 136,468,896.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,468,896.90/13,315
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,249.26

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