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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,375.65, 18,458.24 and 7,407.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,375.65, 18,458.24 and 7,407.66 is: 10,222.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,375.65 : 18,458.24 = 7,407.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,375.65/18,458.24 = 7,407.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,375.65x = 18,458.24 × 7,407.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,375.65x = 136,732,366.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,732,366.12/13,375.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,222.48

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