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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,399.29, 18,490.28 and 7,430.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,399.29, 18,490.28 and 7,430.54 is: 10,253.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,399.29 : 18,490.28 = 7,430.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,399.29/18,490.28 = 7,430.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,399.29x = 18,490.28 × 7,430.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,399.29x = 137,392,635.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,392,635.55/13,399.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,253.73

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