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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,392.78, 18,483.38 and 7,425.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,392.78, 18,483.38 and 7,425.59 is: 10,248.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,392.78 : 18,483.38 = 7,425.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,392.78/18,483.38 = 7,425.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,392.78x = 18,483.38 × 7,425.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,392.78x = 137,249,900.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,249,900.00/13,392.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,248.05

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