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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,427.58, 18,530.40 and 7,459.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,427.58, 18,530.40 and 7,459.20 is: 10,293.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,427.58 : 18,530.40 = 7,459.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,427.58/18,530.40 = 7,459.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,427.58x = 18,530.40 × 7,459.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,427.58x = 138,221,959.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,221,959.68/13,427.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,293.88

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