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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,427.76, 18,530.04 and 7,459.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,427.76, 18,530.04 and 7,459.32 is: 10,293.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,427.76 : 18,530.04 = 7,459.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,427.76/18,530.04 = 7,459.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,427.76x = 18,530.04 × 7,459.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,427.76x = 138,221,497.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,221,497.97/13,427.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,293.71

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