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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,423.50, 18,524.16 and 7,455

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,423.50, 18,524.16 and 7,455 is: 10,287.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,423.50 : 18,524.16 = 7,455 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,423.50/18,524.16 = 7,455/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,423.50x = 18,524.16 × 7,455
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,423.50x = 138,097,612.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,097,612.80/13,423.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,287.75

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