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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,558.70, 18,710.42 and 7,426.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,558.70, 18,710.42 and 7,426.37 is: 10,248.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,558.70 : 18,710.42 = 7,426.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,558.70/18,710.42 = 7,426.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,558.70x = 18,710.42 × 7,426.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,558.70x = 138,950,371.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,950,371.09/13,558.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,248.06

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