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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,473.49, 18,592.69 and 7,423.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,473.49, 18,592.69 and 7,423.53 is: 10,244.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,473.49 : 18,592.69 = 7,423.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,473.49/18,592.69 = 7,423.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,473.49x = 18,592.69 × 7,423.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,473.49x = 138,023,392.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,023,392.00/13,473.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,244.07

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