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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,389.66, 18,478.82 and 7,423.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,389.66, 18,478.82 and 7,423.25 is: 10,244.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,389.66 : 18,478.82 = 7,423.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,389.66/18,478.82 = 7,423.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,389.66x = 18,478.82 × 7,423.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,389.66x = 137,172,826.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,172,826.73/13,389.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,244.68

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