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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,374.92, 18,458.08 and 7,407.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,374.92, 18,458.08 and 7,407.24 is: 10,222.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,374.92 : 18,458.08 = 7,407.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,374.92/18,458.08 = 7,407.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,374.92x = 18,458.08 × 7,407.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,374.92x = 136,723,428.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,723,428.50/13,374.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,222.37

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