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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,392.27, 18,481.50 and 7,424.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,392.27, 18,481.50 and 7,424.46 is: 10,245.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,392.27 : 18,481.50 = 7,424.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,392.27/18,481.50 = 7,424.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,392.27x = 18,481.50 × 7,424.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,392.27x = 137,215,157.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,215,157.49/13,392.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,245.85

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