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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,457.70, 18,571.74 and 7,489.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,457.70, 18,571.74 and 7,489.62 is: 10,335.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,457.70 : 18,571.74 = 7,489.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,457.70/18,571.74 = 7,489.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,457.70x = 18,571.74 × 7,489.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,457.70x = 139,095,275.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,095,275.34/13,457.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,335.74

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