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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,425.72, 18,525.44 and 7,456.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,425.72, 18,525.44 and 7,456.84 is: 10,289.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,425.72 : 18,525.44 = 7,456.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,425.72/18,525.44 = 7,456.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,425.72x = 18,525.44 × 7,456.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,425.72x = 138,141,242.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,141,242.01/13,425.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,289.30

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