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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,214.79, 18,236.84 and 7,548.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,214.79, 18,236.84 and 7,548.33 is: 10,416.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,214.79 : 18,236.84 = 7,548.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,214.79/18,236.84 = 7,548.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,214.79x = 18,236.84 × 7,548.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,214.79x = 137,657,648.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,657,648.74/13,214.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,416.94

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