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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,427.52, 18,530.19 and 7,459.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,427.52, 18,530.19 and 7,459.74 is: 10,294.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,427.52 : 18,530.19 = 7,459.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,427.52/18,530.19 = 7,459.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,427.52x = 18,530.19 × 7,459.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,427.52x = 138,230,399.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,230,399.55/13,427.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,294.56

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