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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,422.69, 18,524.12 and 7,758.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,422.69, 18,524.12 and 7,758.45 is: 10,707.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,422.69 : 18,524.12 = 7,758.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,422.69/18,524.12 = 7,758.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,422.69x = 18,524.12 × 7,758.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,422.69x = 143,718,420.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,718,420.02/13,422.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,707.13

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