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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,425.50, 18,527.44 and 7,457.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,425.50, 18,527.44 and 7,457.72 is: 10,291.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,425.50 : 18,527.44 = 7,457.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,425.50/18,527.44 = 7,457.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,425.50x = 18,527.44 × 7,457.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,425.50x = 138,172,459.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,172,459.84/13,425.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,291.79

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