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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,425.84, 18,529.88 and 7,459.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,425.84, 18,529.88 and 7,459.43 is: 10,295.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,425.84 : 18,529.88 = 7,459.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,425.84/18,529.88 = 7,459.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,425.84x = 18,529.88 × 7,459.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,425.84x = 138,222,212.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,222,212.82/13,425.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,295.24

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