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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,426.67, 18,528.80 and 7,458.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,426.67, 18,528.80 and 7,458.90 is: 10,293.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,426.67 : 18,528.80 = 7,458.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,426.67/18,528.80 = 7,458.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,426.67x = 18,528.80 × 7,458.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,426.67x = 138,204,429.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,204,429.03/13,426.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,293.27

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