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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,427.44, 18,529.34 and 7,459.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,427.44, 18,529.34 and 7,459.49 is: 10,293.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,427.44 : 18,529.34 = 7,459.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,427.44/18,529.34 = 7,459.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,427.44x = 18,529.34 × 7,459.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,427.44x = 138,219,426.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,219,426.44/13,427.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,293.80

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