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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,425.90, 18,527.51 and 7,457.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,425.90, 18,527.51 and 7,457.42 is: 10,291.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,425.90 : 18,527.51 = 7,457.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,425.90/18,527.51 = 7,457.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,425.90x = 18,527.51 × 7,457.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,425.90x = 138,167,293.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,167,293.70/13,425.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,291.10

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