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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,425.04, 18,527.70 and 7,457.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,425.04, 18,527.70 and 7,457.68 is: 10,292.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,425.04 : 18,527.70 = 7,457.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,425.04/18,527.70 = 7,457.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,425.04x = 18,527.70 × 7,457.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,425.04x = 138,173,657.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,173,657.74/13,425.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,292.23

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