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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,425.23, 18,529.24 and 7,759.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,425.23, 18,529.24 and 7,759.19 is: 10,709.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,425.23 : 18,529.24 = 7,759.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,425.23/18,529.24 = 7,759.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,425.23x = 18,529.24 × 7,759.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,425.23x = 143,771,935.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,771,935.19/13,425.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,709.09

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