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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,383.43, 18,469.72 and 7,415.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,383.43, 18,469.72 and 7,415.09 is: 10,233.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,383.43 : 18,469.72 = 7,415.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,383.43/18,469.72 = 7,415.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,383.43x = 18,469.72 × 7,415.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,383.43x = 136,954,726.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,954,726.15/13,383.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,233.16

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