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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,427.03, 18,529.58 and 7,377.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,427.03, 18,529.58 and 7,377.34 is: 10,180.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,427.03 : 18,529.58 = 7,377.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,427.03/18,529.58 = 7,377.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,427.03x = 18,529.58 × 7,377.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,427.03x = 136,698,983.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,698,983.84/13,427.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,180.88

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