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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,468.95, 18,586.99 and 7,419.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,468.95, 18,586.99 and 7,419.09 is: 10,238.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,468.95 : 18,586.99 = 7,419.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,468.95/18,586.99 = 7,419.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,468.95x = 18,586.99 × 7,419.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,468.95x = 137,898,551.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,898,551.64/13,468.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,238.26

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