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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,419.54, 18,518.03 and 7,450.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,419.54, 18,518.03 and 7,450.73 is: 10,281.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,419.54 : 18,518.03 = 7,450.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,419.54/18,518.03 = 7,450.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,419.54x = 18,518.03 × 7,450.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,419.54x = 137,972,850.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,972,850.70/13,419.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,281.49

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