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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,425.57, 18,527.97 and 7,457.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,425.57, 18,527.97 and 7,457.08 is: 10,291.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,425.57 : 18,527.97 = 7,457.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,425.57/18,527.97 = 7,457.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,425.57x = 18,527.97 × 7,457.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,425.57x = 138,164,554.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,164,554.53/13,425.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,291.15

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