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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,425.63, 18,527.58 and 7,457.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,425.63, 18,527.58 and 7,457.55 is: 10,291.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,425.63 : 18,527.58 = 7,457.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,425.63/18,527.58 = 7,457.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,425.63x = 18,527.58 × 7,457.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,425.63x = 138,170,354.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,170,354.23/13,425.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,291.54

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