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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,395.88, 18,485.42 and 7,427.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,395.88, 18,485.42 and 7,427.33 is: 10,249.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,395.88 : 18,485.42 = 7,427.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,395.88/18,485.42 = 7,427.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,395.88x = 18,485.42 × 7,427.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,395.88x = 137,297,254.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,297,254.29/13,395.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,249.21

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