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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,393.28, 18,481.70 and 7,424.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,393.28, 18,481.70 and 7,424.84 is: 10,245.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,393.28 : 18,481.70 = 7,424.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,393.28/18,481.70 = 7,424.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,393.28x = 18,481.70 × 7,424.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,393.28x = 137,223,665.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,223,665.43/13,393.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,245.71

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