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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,429.67, 18,532.93 and 7,461.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,429.67, 18,532.93 and 7,461.90 is: 10,297.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,429.67 : 18,532.93 = 7,461.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,429.67/18,532.93 = 7,461.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,429.67x = 18,532.93 × 7,461.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,429.67x = 138,290,870.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,290,870.37/13,429.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,297.41

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