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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,422.58, 18,523.78 and 7,454.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,422.58, 18,523.78 and 7,454.27 is: 10,287.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,422.58 : 18,523.78 = 7,454.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,422.58/18,523.78 = 7,454.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,422.58x = 18,523.78 × 7,454.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,422.58x = 138,081,257.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,081,257.54/13,422.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,287.24

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