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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,462.93, 18,574.48 and 7,493.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,462.93, 18,574.48 and 7,493.43 is: 10,338.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,462.93 : 18,574.48 = 7,493.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,462.93/18,574.48 = 7,493.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,462.93x = 18,574.48 × 7,493.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,462.93x = 139,186,565.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,186,565.67/13,462.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,338.50

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