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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,423.63, 18,524.85 and 7,455.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,423.63, 18,524.85 and 7,455.85 is: 10,289.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,423.63 : 18,524.85 = 7,455.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,423.63/18,524.85 = 7,455.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,423.63x = 18,524.85 × 7,455.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,423.63x = 138,118,502.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,118,502.87/13,423.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,289.21

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