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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,383.78, 18,469.74 and 7,415.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,383.78, 18,469.74 and 7,415.52 is: 10,233.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,383.78 : 18,469.74 = 7,415.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,383.78/18,469.74 = 7,415.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,383.78x = 18,469.74 × 7,415.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,383.78x = 136,962,726.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,962,726.36/13,383.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,233.49

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