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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,392.96, 18,481.95 and 7,424.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,392.96, 18,481.95 and 7,424.61 is: 10,245.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,392.96 : 18,481.95 = 7,424.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,392.96/18,481.95 = 7,424.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,392.96x = 18,481.95 × 7,424.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,392.96x = 137,221,270.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,221,270.79/13,392.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,245.78

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