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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,428.51, 18,531.36 and 7,460.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,428.51, 18,531.36 and 7,460.24 is: 10,295.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,428.51 : 18,531.36 = 7,460.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,428.51/18,531.36 = 7,460.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,428.51x = 18,531.36 × 7,460.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,428.51x = 138,248,300.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,248,300.47/13,428.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,295.13

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