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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,397.48, 18,488.35 and 7,429.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,397.48, 18,488.35 and 7,429.26 is: 10,252.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,397.48 : 18,488.35 = 7,429.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,397.48/18,488.35 = 7,429.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,397.48x = 18,488.35 × 7,429.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,397.48x = 137,354,759.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,354,759.12/13,397.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,252.28

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