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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,392.97, 18,481.68 and 7,424.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,392.97, 18,481.68 and 7,424.56 is: 10,245.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,392.97 : 18,481.68 = 7,424.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,392.97/18,481.68 = 7,424.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,392.97x = 18,481.68 × 7,424.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,392.97x = 137,218,342.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,218,342.06/13,392.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,245.55

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