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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,422.79, 18,522.95 and 7,454.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,422.79, 18,522.95 and 7,454.84 is: 10,287.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,422.79 : 18,522.95 = 7,454.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,422.79/18,522.95 = 7,454.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,422.79x = 18,522.95 × 7,454.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,422.79x = 138,085,654.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,085,654.98/13,422.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,287.40

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