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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,392.54, 18,481.80 and 7,424.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,392.54, 18,481.80 and 7,424.64 is: 10,246.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,392.54 : 18,481.80 = 7,424.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,392.54/18,481.80 = 7,424.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,392.54x = 18,481.80 × 7,424.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,392.54x = 137,220,711.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,220,711.55/13,392.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,246.06

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