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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,392.92, 18,481.56 and 7,424.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,392.92, 18,481.56 and 7,424.52 is: 10,245.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,392.92 : 18,481.56 = 7,424.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,392.92/18,481.56 = 7,424.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,392.92x = 18,481.56 × 7,424.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,392.92x = 137,216,711.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,216,711.85/13,392.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,245.47

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