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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,427.59, 18,529.06 and 7,458.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,427.59, 18,529.06 and 7,458.76 is: 10,292.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,427.59 : 18,529.06 = 7,458.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,427.59/18,529.06 = 7,458.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,427.59x = 18,529.06 × 7,458.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,427.59x = 138,203,811.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,203,811.57/13,427.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,292.53

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