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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,427.76, 18,530.33 and 7,459.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,427.76, 18,530.33 and 7,459.28 is: 10,293.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,427.76 : 18,530.33 = 7,459.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,427.76/18,530.33 = 7,459.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,427.76x = 18,530.33 × 7,459.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,427.76x = 138,222,919.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,222,919.96/13,427.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,293.82

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