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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,392.59, 18,481.43 and 7,424.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,392.59, 18,481.43 and 7,424.24 is: 10,245.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,392.59 : 18,481.43 = 7,424.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,392.59/18,481.43 = 7,424.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,392.59x = 18,481.43 × 7,424.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,392.59x = 137,210,498.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,210,498.02/13,392.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,245.26

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