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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,409.83, 18,507.76 and 7,443.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,409.83, 18,507.76 and 7,443.41 is: 10,273.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,409.83 : 18,507.76 = 7,443.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,409.83/18,507.76 = 7,443.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,409.83x = 18,507.76 × 7,443.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,409.83x = 137,760,873.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,760,873.52/13,409.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,273.13

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