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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,411.58, 18,507.70 and 7,443.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,411.58, 18,507.70 and 7,443.20 is: 10,271.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,411.58 : 18,507.70 = 7,443.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,411.58/18,507.70 = 7,443.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,411.58x = 18,507.70 × 7,443.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,411.58x = 137,756,512.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,756,512.64/13,411.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,271.46

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