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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,411.99, 18,509.70 and 7,444.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,411.99, 18,509.70 and 7,444.81 is: 10,274.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,411.99 : 18,509.70 = 7,444.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,411.99/18,509.70 = 7,444.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,411.99x = 18,509.70 × 7,444.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,411.99x = 137,801,199.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,801,199.66/13,411.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,274.48

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