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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,397.67, 18,487.91 and 7,428.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,397.67, 18,487.91 and 7,428.98 is: 10,251.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,397.67 : 18,487.91 = 7,428.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,397.67/18,487.91 = 7,428.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,397.67x = 18,487.91 × 7,428.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,397.67x = 137,346,378.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,346,378.42/13,397.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,251.51

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