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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,427.80, 18,530.58 and 7,459.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,427.80, 18,530.58 and 7,459.54 is: 10,294.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,427.80 : 18,530.58 = 7,459.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,427.80/18,530.58 = 7,459.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,427.80x = 18,530.58 × 7,459.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,427.80x = 138,229,602.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,229,602.73/13,427.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,294.29

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