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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,392.59, 18,479.83 and 7,424.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,392.59, 18,479.83 and 7,424.25 is: 10,244.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,392.59 : 18,479.83 = 7,424.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,392.59/18,479.83 = 7,424.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,392.59x = 18,479.83 × 7,424.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,392.59x = 137,198,840.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,198,840.76/13,392.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,244.39

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