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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,425.89, 18,527.48 and 7,457.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,425.89, 18,527.48 and 7,457.50 is: 10,291.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,425.89 : 18,527.48 = 7,457.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,425.89/18,527.48 = 7,457.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,425.89x = 18,527.48 × 7,457.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,425.89x = 138,168,682.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,168,682.10/13,425.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,291.21

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