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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,425.60, 18,527.94 and 7,457.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,425.60, 18,527.94 and 7,457.29 is: 10,291.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,425.60 : 18,527.94 = 7,457.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,425.60/18,527.94 = 7,457.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,425.60x = 18,527.94 × 7,457.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,425.60x = 138,168,221.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,168,221.68/13,425.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,291.40

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