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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,399.51, 18,490.42 and 7,430.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,399.51, 18,490.42 and 7,430.96 is: 10,254.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,399.51 : 18,490.42 = 7,430.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,399.51/18,490.42 = 7,430.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,399.51x = 18,490.42 × 7,430.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,399.51x = 137,401,571.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,401,571.40/13,399.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,254.22

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